Executive Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Chesterfield
Client: Wagamama
Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
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. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. 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 will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to perform at their best, driving performance and achieving excellent results.
What We’re Looking For:
* Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You should excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* Dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Experience in maintaining food safety, health standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Commitment to building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering their growth.
* A focus on creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.
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 and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to experience our new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition programme
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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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