Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef at a renowned dining establishment. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic kitchen environment and is passionate about nurturing talent while delivering exceptional guest experiences. You'll be at the forefront of culinary excellence, ensuring high standards and fostering a positive workplace culture. With competitive bonuses and a variety of perks, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative setting. If you're ready to make an impact and lead a passionate team, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team members for personal and professional growth.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Team Building

Problem Solving

Job description

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Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately), London

Client:

wagamama

Location:

London, 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 are seeking 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, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. 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 creating an inclusive and positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring all dishes meet high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials 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 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.

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 from our menu, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our 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.