Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Kitchen Operations Manager in York, where you'll lead a passionate team in delivering exceptional culinary experiences. This role emphasizes emotional intelligence and mentorship, allowing you to foster a positive and inclusive work culture. With a commitment to high standards and guest satisfaction, you'll manage food safety and financial performance while empowering your team to grow. Enjoy a vibrant work environment with generous perks, including a substantial bonus scheme and free meals. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic kitchen setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Nationwide recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership and coaching.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to exceed expectations.
• Ensure high standards in food quality and guest experience.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately), York

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

York

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 individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We are looking for a Head Manager to join 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 perform their best while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance 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 inclusive 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 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 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% outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition through our "Wok Star" 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.