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Head Chef - Inclusive Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent
Client: wagamama
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity, emphasizing personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." We are seeking a Head Chef to inspire our team and deliver exceptional dining experiences, nourishing both body and soul.
The Role:
As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to exceed guest expectations, maintain high standards, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. You will coach, develop, and lead your team to achieve excellent results.
Key Responsibilities:
* Promote a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation, providing training, coaching, and mentorship to emerging leaders.
* Ensure every dish meets exceptional standards, maintaining a focus on guest experience and team skill development.
* Maintain high standards for food safety, health, and safety, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs to identify opportunities for improvement.
* Build and nurture your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Create an environment where team members feel respected, valued, and able to flourish in their roles and careers.
* Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decisive action.
We'd Love to Hear from You:
What’s in it for you:
* Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
* Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Private medical insurance
* Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* First to try our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Nationwide recognition through our "Wok Star" program
We also 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 the Disability Confident scheme.
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