Job Title:
Head Chef | Full Time
Company:
wagamama
Location:
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU Work Permit Required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
About us: At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We value personality over perfection, embracing the mantra 'be you, be wagamama'.
The role: As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, uphold high standards, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. You will coach and develop your team, manage food safety and health standards, and oversee financial performance including cost control and stock management.
Ideal candidate:
* Prioritizes a positive, inclusive work culture, demonstrating emotional intelligence, effective delegation, and leadership skills.
* Dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences and ensuring food quality standards.
* Experienced in maintaining food safety, health standards, and managing financial aspects like gross profit, stock, and labor costs.
* Committed to team building, recruitment, and professional development.
* Creates an environment of respect, inclusion, and growth.
* Quick thinker and proactive problem solver.
What’s in it for you:
* Bonus scheme up to £8,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
* Private medical insurance.
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
* Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Opportunity to experience new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
* Wagamama parties and VIP events.
* Recognition through our nationwide 'Wok Star' program.
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday leave, training programs, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Join us and be yourself at wagamama.
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
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