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08.05.2025
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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 seeking a Head Manager to join our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.
The role |
As a Head Chef, you’ll inspire your team to exceed expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential while driving performance and delivering exceptional results.
If you |
* Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders is key, along with providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Are committed to delivering an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards through your efforts and team development.
* Ensure your kitchen's food, health, and safety standards are maintained, understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot 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, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
We'd love to hear from you
What's in it for you |
* Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annual bonus
* 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 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 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 Disability Confident.
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