Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant group as a Head Chef, where you will lead a passionate team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role emphasizes personal and professional growth, fostering a positive work culture, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and family-friendly policies. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for culinary excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food and safety standards.
• Ability to train and develop team members.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client: wagamama

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

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 differences and value personality over perfection. 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 will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to be their best, driving performance and achieving 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 training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• 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 proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make sound decisions.

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 to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide 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.