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Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately), Swindon, Wiltshire
Client: Wagamama
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, 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 differences and value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for 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, drive performance, and deliver excellent results.
What We Look For:
* Ability to foster a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* Dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring all dishes meet high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* 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.
* A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.
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% off outside of work for 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 try our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
* Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, 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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