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Kitchen Operations Leader (Hiring Immediately), Peterborough
Client: wagamama
Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Head Chef | Full Time | Peterborough
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 seeking a Kitchen Operations Leader to inspire and lead our team, ensuring exceptional standards and guest experiences.
The Role
As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to deliver high-quality service, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team to reach their full potential while driving performance and results.
What We’re Looking For
* Ability to cultivate an inclusive, positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You should be skilled in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* Dedication to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Experience in maintaining high standards for food safety, health & safety, and understanding financial metrics such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Commitment to building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Ability to create an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, effective decisions.
What’s In It For You
* Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Private medical insurance
* Free food on shift, plus 50% discount outside of work for friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
* Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our recognition program
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training programs, cycle-to-work scheme, 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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