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08.05.2025
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Job Description:
head chef | full time
Three decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a head manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.
The role |
As a head chef, you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, maintaining high expectations and standards. You will coach and develop your team to excel while driving performance and delivering excellent 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 will shine as you provide training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to exceptional standards, either through your efforts or by equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience ensuring your kitchen’s food, health, and safety standards are met, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting 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 that they belong, 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% off outside of work to treat friends and family
* An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting individuals 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
* Be recognized nationwide as a wok star – our national 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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