Head Chef | Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Leicester
Client:
Wagamama
Location:
Leicester
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, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Head Chef to lead and inspire our kitchen team, ensuring exceptional food quality and standards. Join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.
The Role
As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to exceed guest expectations, uphold high standards, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. You will coach, develop, and performance-manage your team to deliver outstanding results.
We'd Love to Hear From You If You:
* Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation.
* Are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Are committed to building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development.
* Care about creating an environment where your team feels respected and valued.
* Are a proactive problem solver who can make quick decisions.
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 shift meals from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to experience new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* National recognition as a wok star through our recognition program
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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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