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Senior Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Coventry
Client:
Wagamama
Location:
Coventry, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Designate Head Chef | Full Time
For over three decades, we celebrate individuality and diversity. At Wagamama, we value personality over perfection — "be you, be Wagamama." With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.
The Role:
As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed expectations, maintaining high standards and standards. You will coach and develop your team to be their best, 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. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* 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 belongs, enabling them to flourish.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.
Wok’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 to treat 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 experience our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
* Nationwide recognition as a Wok Star — our national recognition program
In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, 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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