Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Kitchen Operations Manager where your leadership will inspire a diverse team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality and safety while fostering a positive work culture. With a focus on team development, you'll coach emerging leaders and drive performance. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values individuality and inclusivity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and team leadership.
• Knowledge of food safety and financial management in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high food and safety standards while managing kitchen finances.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Management Training

Job description

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Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately), Wakefield

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection and call it "be you, be Wagamama." We are looking for a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role |

As a Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll 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 a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering growth and professional advancement.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and belong, allowing them to thrive.
• 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 bonus opportunity
• 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 to treat 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 recognition 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.