Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Kitchen Operations Manager to lead their team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role emphasizes creating a positive and inclusive work environment while maintaining high food safety standards and financial performance. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader, dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering growth within their team. With a range of attractive perks, including a generous bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies, this position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a vibrant culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition through Wok Star programme

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and mentoring team members.
• Strong focus on maintaining food and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem Solving

Job description

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Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately), Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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2

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 looking for a Kitchen Operations Manager to join us in our mission to nourish both body and soul.

The Role |

As a Kitchen Operations Manager, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and achieve outstanding results.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial performance, including 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.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 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 each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• National recognition through our Wok Star programme

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.