Kitchen Operations Director (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Kitchen Operations Director, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest food and safety standards. With a focus on training and developing future leaders, you will create an inclusive work culture that empowers your team. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and unique perks like free food on shift. Be part of an innovative environment that values personal growth and recognition.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Strong focus on team building and development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high standards in food quality and safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Team Building

Problem Solving

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Kitchen Operations Director (Hiring Immediately), Chesterfield

Client: wagamama

Location: Chesterfield, 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, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to perform at their best, driving results and performance.

We'd Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and empowering your team 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, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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% 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.