Job Title: Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately), Belfast
Client: Wagamama
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants worldwide. We are seeking a Kitchen Operations Manager to lead our team in Belfast, inspiring excellence and fostering a positive work environment.
The Role:
As a Kitchen Operations Manager, you will motivate your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, uphold high standards, and drive performance to achieve outstanding 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 training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards and your team is well-equipped and motivated.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected, valued, and able to thrive.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.
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, plus 50% off outside of work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Be the first to try our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
* Recognition through our nationwide 'Wok Star' programme
We also 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 proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.
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