Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. This full-time role offers the chance to inspire and develop emerging leaders while maintaining high food and safety standards. You'll be responsible for creating a positive and inclusive work environment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and managing kitchen financials effectively. With a generous bonus scheme and numerous perks, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant and diverse culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Nationwide recognition

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food and safety standards.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver high standards.
• Ensure outstanding guest experiences through quality dishes.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

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08.05.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. 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 deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards. You will coach and develop your team, driving performance and achieving excellent 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 providing an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering growth and professional development.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick decisions on your feet.

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 and 50% off outside of work
• 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
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a Wok Star

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

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