Job Title: Head Chef - Inclusive and Diverse Work Environment (Hiring Immediately), Stockport
Client: Wagamama
Location: Stockport, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Details
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Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description
Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Head Chef to inspire our team and deliver exceptional guest experiences as part of our ongoing journey to nourish from bowl to soul.
The Role
As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to exceed expectations, maintain high standards, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. Your role involves coaching, developing, and driving performance to achieve outstanding results.
We'd Love to Hear From You If You:
* Prioritize cultivating an inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentorship, empowering emerging leaders.
* Are committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring all dishes meet high standards through your efforts and team development.
* Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing professional growth.
* Care about creating an environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, quick to make decisions on your feet.
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% discount outside of work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* First access to our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
* Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training programs, 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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