Kitchen Operations Director (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Kitchen Operations Director to lead their culinary team in Bournemouth. This role emphasizes fostering a positive and inclusive work culture while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You will coach and mentor emerging leaders, maintain high food and safety standards, and drive financial performance. With a generous bonus scheme and various perks, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant environment. Join a company that values individuality and diversity, and be part of a journey that nourishes both body and soul.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in fostering a positive work culture.
• Ability to maintain high food safety standards.
• Skills in coaching and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Coach and develop team members for optimal performance.
• Ensure compliance with food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

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Kitchen Operations Director (Hiring Immediately), Bournemouth

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—be yourself, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role:

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations while maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to perform at their best, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize fostering 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 delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and that your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable 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 through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think 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
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• 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 program

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.