Senior Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Kitchen Manager in Crawley, where you'll lead culinary excellence and foster a supportive environment. This role offers the chance to inspire and develop your team while ensuring every dish meets the highest standards. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance, all while being part of a forward-thinking company that values diversity and individual contributions. If you're passionate about creating memorable dining experiences and nurturing talent, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food and safety standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop a team for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional service.
• Maintain high standards and coach team members for success.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Senior Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client: wagamama

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role:

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

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, either through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding the financial aspects of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• 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, allowing them to 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 your 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
• Nationwide recognition as a 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.