Job Description: Head Chef - Inclusive Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), Brighton
Client: Wagamama
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Role Overview
We are looking for a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team at Wagamama in Brighton. With over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity, prioritizing personality over perfection. This full-time role involves maintaining high standards, coaching your team, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities
* Inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards and delivering excellent results.
* Coach and develop your team, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
* Ensure food, health, and safety standards are met and maintained.
* Manage financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Recruitment and ongoing development of team members, promoting personal and professional growth.
* Create an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
* Make quick, effective decisions as a proactive problem solver.
Qualifications and Skills
* Experience in cultivating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence and effective delegation.
* Dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
* Strong understanding of kitchen safety, hygiene standards, and financial management.
* Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
* Commitment to inclusivity and team wellbeing.
* Problem-solving skills and adaptability.
Benefits
* Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
* Private medical insurance.
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work.
* Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Opportunity to experience new menus first.
* Provided chef whites every shift.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
* National recognition through our 'Wok Star' program.
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday allowance, training programs, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Join us and be you, be Wagamama!
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
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