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Kitchen Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately), Stevenage
Client: wagamama
Location: Stevenage
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
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, we focus on personality over perfection — be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.
The Role:
As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional service, maintain high standards, and continuously develop your team to achieve their best, driving performance and delivering outstanding results.
We'd love to hear from you if you:
* Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Are committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, 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 such as 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, capable of quick decision-making.
What’s in it for you:
* Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annual bonus opportunity
* 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 parents
* 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
We also offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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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