Kitchen Operations Director (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Head Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. This role focuses on inspiring your team to deliver outstanding guest experiences while maintaining high culinary standards. You'll be responsible for coaching your team, ensuring food safety, and driving performance. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy. If you are a forward-thinking leader who values personal and professional growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

Nationwide recognition programme

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to coach and develop team members for performance.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards while managing costs.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Food Safety Certification

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Kitchen Operations Director (Hiring Immediately), Chelmsford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Chelmsford

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team to excel and drive performance to achieve outstanding results.

We'd Love to Hear from You If You:

• Prioritize cultivating an inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation, empowering emerging leaders with training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering 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 valued, allowing them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.

We'd Love to Hear from You

What’s in it for You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work for 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 try 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.

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Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.