Head Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Designate Head Chef Manager in Birmingham, where individuality and personality are celebrated. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of guest service and food quality while fostering an inclusive work environment. This role offers exciting benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about creating memorable dining experiences and nurturing talent, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free shift food

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food, health, and safety standards.
• Skilled in training, coaching, and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop your team to achieve excellent results.

Skills

Team Building

Coaching

Problem Solving

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Job description

Head Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

**Client:** wagamama

**Location:** Birmingham, United Kingdom

**Job Category:** Other

**EU work permit required:** Yes

**Job Views:** 3

**Posted:** 08.05.2025

**Expiry Date:** 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We are seeking a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

Requirements:

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation. You should be skilled in training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Dedication to excellence in guest service, ensuring all dishes meet high standards, and empowering your team to do the same.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focus on team building and nurturing, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering growth.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free shift food from our menu, plus 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

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