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Executive Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Stevenage
Client: wagamama
Location: Stevenage
Job Category: Other
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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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl, to soul.
The role:
As a Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to excel while driving performance and achieving excellent results.
We'd love to hear from you if you:
* Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Are dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisive decisions.
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 — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
* An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals)
* Be the first to try our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
* Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme
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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