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head chef - Inclusive and Diverse Work Environment (Hiring Immediately), Ipswich
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
Ipswich
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
5
Posted:
10.05.2025
Expiry Date:
24.06.2025
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Job Description:
Head Chef | Full time
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and value 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 from bowl to soul.
The role |
As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and deliver exceptional results.
If you |
* Prioritize cultivating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders, providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Are dedicated to delivering an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through 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, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.
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% outside of work to treat friends and family
* An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
* Be the first to experience 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
In addition, we offer pension scheme, 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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