As a Head Chef, you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, keeping expectations and standards high. You will be continuously coaching and developing your team to be the best they can be while driving performance and delivering excellent results.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders will shine through as you provide excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Ensure excellence in guest experience by preparing dishes to exceptional standards and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain high standards for food safety, health, and safety, understanding the financial performance of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* Build and nurture your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth among team members.
* Create an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and that they belong, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
* Be 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
* Private medical insurance
* Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work to treat your 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 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 programme
In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Please note: If you are not a passport holder of the country of the vacancy, you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information.
Bank or payment details should not be provided when applying. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button.
Created on 27/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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