Kitchen Operations Director (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef in a well-known restaurant chain. You'll lead a passionate team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food safety standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to cultivate a positive work culture, drive performance, and deliver outstanding results. With a focus on personal and professional growth for your team, you'll be instrumental in shaping their careers. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. If you're a forward-thinking leader who values individuality, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food safety and health standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire your team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop your team to reach their full potential.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Development

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Management Experience

Job description

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Kitchen Operations Director (Hiring Immediately), Worcester

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Worcester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being 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'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to reach their full potential, 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. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship is vital.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards through your efforts and team development.
• 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 from recruitment through 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, 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% off 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
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.