Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the restaurant sector is seeking a dynamic Kitchen Operations Manager to lead their kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to inspire and develop talent while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Join a company that values individuality and fosters a positive work culture, where your leadership will directly impact the success of the team and the satisfaction of guests. With a generous bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful contribution in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food and safety standards.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Degree

Management Experience

Job description

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Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately), Northampton

Client: Wagamama

Location: Northampton, 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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — be yourself, be Wagamama. 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, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive 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 every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• 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 proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions efficiently.

We'd love to hear from you!

What's in it for you?

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per 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% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 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
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our programme

We also 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.