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Head Chef - Inclusive Work Culture Emphasis (Hiring Immediately), Luton, Bedfordshire
Client: Wagamama
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We prioritize personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." We are looking for a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences.
The Role:
As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to exceed guest expectations, maintain high standards, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. You will coach, develop, and drive performance to achieve outstanding results.
We'd Love to Hear From You If You:
* Prioritize cultivating an inclusive and positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring all dishes meet high standards, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Care about creating an environment where your team feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
What’s In It For You:
* Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
* Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Private medical insurance
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our recognition program
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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