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Head Chef - Celebrate Individuality at a Leading Restaurant Chain (Hiring Immediately), Basingstoke
Client: wagamama
Location: Basingstoke
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, embracing the philosophy of "be you, be wagamama." We are looking for a Head Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.
The Role:
As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to excel and achieve outstanding results.
Key Responsibilities:
* Foster a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Provide excellent training, coaching, and mentorship to emerging leaders.
* Ensure every dish meets exceptional standards, whether through your own efforts or by empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards in your kitchen. Understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
* Build and nurture your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Create an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions on your feet.
We'd Love to Hear from You:
* Prioritize a positive and inclusive work culture, demonstrating emotional intelligence and effective delegation.
* Dedicate yourself to delivering outstanding guest experiences and high standards in food quality.
* Ensure compliance with food safety and health standards, and understand kitchen financials.
* Focus on team building, recruitment, and ongoing development.
* Foster an environment of respect and inclusion.
* Be proactive and adaptable in solving problems.
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% outside of work to treat your friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Be the first to experience 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 programme
In addition, 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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