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Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately), Chelmsford
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
Chelmsford
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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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 focus on appreciating personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to perform at their best while driving performance and achieving excellent results.
If you |
* Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities.
* Focus on team building and nurturing, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.
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% off outside of work for friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
* Be the first to try our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our programme
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, 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.
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