Head Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Stockport. This full-time role emphasizes the importance of team development, guest experience, and maintaining high standards in food quality and safety. With a commitment to fostering a positive work culture, the successful candidate will enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance. Join a vibrant team that celebrates individuality and diversity, and be part of a journey that nourishes from bowl to soul.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high food standards.
• Strong focus on guest experience and team development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

Emotional Intelligence

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Stockport, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to 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, drive performance, and achieve outstanding results.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and they thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.