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Kitchen Operations Leader (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex
Client: wagamama
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Head Chef | Full Time | Tunbridge Wells
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." We are looking for a Head Manager to join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.
The role:
As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team to achieve their best, driving performance and delivering excellent results.
We'd love to hear from you if you:
* Prioritize cultivating an inclusive and positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining food safety, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions on your feet.
We'd love to hear from you
What's in it for you:
* Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annual bonus
* 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
* First access to 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 recognition program
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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