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Kitchen Operations Director (Hiring Immediately), Stevenage
Client: wagamama
Location: Stevenage
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Head Chef | Full Time
At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity, emphasizing 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'll coach and develop your team to reach their potential, driving performance and delivering exceptional 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 excellence in guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour 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 valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.
Wok’s in It for You:
* Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
* 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 through our recognition 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 Disability Confident.
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