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Head Chef - Celebrate Individuality at a Leading Restaurant Chain (Hiring Immediately), Colchester
Client: wagamama
Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama". We’re looking for a Head Chef to join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.
The Role:
As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and achieve outstanding results.
Requirements:
* Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Provide excellent training, coaching, and mentorship to develop emerging leaders.
* Ensure every dish meets high standards, fostering a commitment to excellence in guest experience.
* Maintain impeccable food safety, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Create an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, supporting their growth and success.
* Be a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.
What’s in it for you:
* Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 per year
* Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Private medical insurance
* Free food on shift, plus 50% discount outside work for friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to try our new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
* Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our recognition program
Additionally, we 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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