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Kitchen Operations Director (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Client:
Wagamama
Location:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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 be their best, driving performance and delivering 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, either through your efforts or by equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining spotless 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 from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, allowing them to flourish in their roles and careers.
* Are 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 annually
* 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 and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting persons
* Be the first to try 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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