Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Kitchen Operations Manager to lead a passionate team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role emphasizes nurturing talent, maintaining high standards, and fostering a positive work culture. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will ensure that every dish meets the highest expectations while managing financial aspects effectively. Enjoy a range of perks including bonuses, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy. Join a forward-thinking team that values individuality and creativity in the kitchen.

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 and safety standards.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and drive performance.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Development

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately), Bristol

Client: wagamama

Location: Bristol, 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 value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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, uphold high standards, and continuously coach and develop your team to achieve their best while driving performance and delivering exceptional results.

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 by providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards through your efforts and team development.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
• 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 belongs, 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
• 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 your 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

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.