Senior Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Chef, where you will lead and inspire a diverse team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This role emphasizes emotional intelligence and mentorship, ensuring your team thrives in a positive environment. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and family-friendly policies. Be part of an innovative culinary journey that values individuality and inclusivity, making a significant impact in the kitchen and beyond.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure every dish meets high standards and manage team performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Head Manager to join us on 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 to perform at their best while driving results.

About You:

• You prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• You are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• You are experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• You focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• You care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive.
• You are a forward-thinking problem solver who can make quick decisions on your feet.

What We Offer:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• 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 work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.