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Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately), Colchester
Client: Wagamama
Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, 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, maintain high standards, and continuously coach and develop your team to achieve 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. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
* Have experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* 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, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
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 work to treat friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay and 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 with VIP guests throughout the year
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our 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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