Senior Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Chef, where you'll lead a dynamic team in creating exceptional dining experiences. This role emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, mentorship, and fostering a positive work culture. With a focus on high standards and team development, you'll play a key role in delivering delicious dishes while ensuring a supportive environment for your team. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and unique perks that celebrate your contributions. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a vibrant and inclusive setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Early access to earnings

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food safety standards.
• Ability to coach and inspire a diverse team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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 differences and value personality over perfection. 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'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to perform their best while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you 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 through training, coaching, and mentorship is key.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and belong, allowing 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 your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• 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 through our wok star programme

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.