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08.05.2025
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Job Description:
Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, with over three decades of celebrating individuality and diversity, we value personality over perfection. We operate over 165 restaurants, and we are looking for a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 reach their full potential, driving performance and delivering excellent results.
About You:
* Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders is key, as you provide excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Dedicate yourself to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
* Ensure compliance with food, health, and safety standards, understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify 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, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.
We'd Love to Hear from You
What's in it for you:
* Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
* 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 of 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
* Be the first to try our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift
* Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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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