Senior Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Exeter is seeking a Senior Culinary Leader to inspire and develop their kitchen team. This role emphasizes guest experience, team empowerment, and maintaining high culinary standards. Enjoy a supportive work culture with excellent benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension schemes

Holiday entitlement

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of financial aspects of running a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop team to achieve their best.
• Maintain high standards in food quality and safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Title: Senior Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Exeter

Client: Wagamama

Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We are looking for a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to achieve their best, driving performance and delivering outstanding results.

We'd Love to Hear from You If You:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel in influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, 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 valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions on your feet.

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 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 experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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.