Senior Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire a diverse team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will foster a positive work culture and maintain high standards in food safety and quality. Enjoy attractive perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and discounts on meals. If you are a forward-thinking leader passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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 outside work meals

Family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

Recognition programme

Pension schemes and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high standards in food quality and safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentorship

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Team Building

Problem Solving

Job description

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we 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 reach their potential while driving performance and delivering outstanding results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize fostering a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders is key, along with providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences by ensuring each dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying 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 team members feel respected and belong, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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 earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside 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 for 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.