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08.05.2025
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Job Description:
head chef | full time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — be yourself, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a head manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to 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 potential while driving performance and delivering excellent results.
We are looking for someone who |
* Prioritizes creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Is dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Has experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understands kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement.
* Focuses on building and nurturing the team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Cares about creating an environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
* Is a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
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 shift food from our menu plus 50% discount outside of work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Be the first to try our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* Participate in our nationwide recognition program as a wok star
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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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