Senior Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef at an industry-leading restaurant. You'll play a pivotal role in inspiring your team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining the highest culinary standards. This position offers a fantastic bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy that sets the bar high in the industry. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, you'll thrive in an environment that values individuality and diversity. If you're a forward-thinking leader with a passion for culinary excellence, this role is your chance to shine!

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition as a wok star

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food safety and health standards.
• Proven ability to train and mentor emerging leaders in a kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and kitchen operations.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials Management

Team Building

Problem Solving

Job description

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wagamama

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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, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Head Manager to join our journey of nourishing 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, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering growth and professionalism.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, quick to make decisions on your feet.

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 from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adoptive parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our programme

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.