Senior Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead a dynamic team in a vibrant restaurant environment. In this full-time role, you will cultivate a positive work culture, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards while mentoring emerging leaders. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, you will drive performance and create memorable guest experiences. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you are a proactive problem solver with a passion for culinary excellence, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free shift food and 50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food safety and health standards.
• Ability to train and mentor emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Focus on team recruitment and fostering personal growth.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Financial Metrics Understanding

Problem Solving

Job description

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wagamama

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birmingham, United Kingdom

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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, 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 our team and continue our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role |

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining 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 building a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food safety, health standards, and understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on team recruitment, development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick decisions.

What’s in It for You |

• Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, 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.