Kitchen Operations Director (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative and diverse restaurant chain as a Head Chef, where you'll lead and inspire a talented kitchen team. This exciting role offers the chance to create exceptional dining experiences while fostering a positive and inclusive work culture. With a focus on mentorship and personal growth, you'll drive performance and maintain high standards in food quality and safety. Enjoy a competitive salary and a bonus scheme, alongside fantastic perks like private medical insurance and generous discounts. Be part of a forward-thinking company that values individuality and teamwork, making a real impact in the culinary world.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

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 leading kitchen teams and ensuring high standards.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Culinary Degree

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wagamama

Location:

woking, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, 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'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to achieve their best while driving performance and delivering excellent 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 influencing and empowering emerging leaders, providing outstanding training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the skills and mindset to do so.
• Have experience ensuring food safety, health and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, 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 belongs, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making 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 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
• An 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
• National recognition as a wok star through our programme

In addition, 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.