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Kitchen Operations Director (Hiring Immediately), Preston, Lancashire
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We are seeking a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.
The role |
As a Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential while driving performance and achieving excellent results.
If you |
* Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.
We'd love to hear from you
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% outside of work to treat friends and family
* An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
* 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 the Disability Confident scheme.
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