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head chef - Inclusive Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), watford, hertfordshire
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
head chef | full time
At wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on appreciating personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for a head chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.
The role |
As a head chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to perform their best while driving performance and achieving excellent results.
If you |
* Prioritize creating an inclusive, positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders by providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your own efforts or by preparing your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Care about creating an environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.
We'd love to hear from you
What's in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year 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 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 try our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
* National recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme
In addition, we offer pension schemes, 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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