Senior Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Head Chef at a forward-thinking company that values individuality and excellence. In this role, you will lead a passionate team, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards while fostering a positive and inclusive work culture. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will empower your team through mentorship and training. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will be recognized and celebrated.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Strong focus on guest satisfaction and team development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach the kitchen team to achieve outstanding results.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Guest Experience Excellence

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

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08.05.2025

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Head Chef | Full time

With over three decades of celebrating individuality, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. We appreciate personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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 go the extra mile for our guests, maintaining high expectations and standards. You will coach and develop your team to excel while driving performance and delivering outstanding results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders shines through as you provide excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding the financial performance of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, spotting opportunities proactively.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, committed to fostering personal and professional growth among team members.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and that they belong, enabling them to nourish and flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

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% off 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
• Be recognized nationwide as a Wok Star – our national 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.