Head Chef at Wagamama
Join us as a Head Chef at Wagamama, where you'll lead your kitchen team in the Wagamama way, embodying our people promise, values, and core leadership behaviors. You will be responsible for ensuring that every dish served meets our high standards and for the development and growth of your team through inspiring leadership, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and high performing.
We offer a comprehensive package including:
1. Bonus scheme with up to £8,000 annual bonus opportunity
2. Private medical insurance and pension scheme
3. Dedicated 6-week training program
4. Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
5. £14 - £25 free food allowance on every shift
6. 50% discount at Wagamama and 30% off all other TRG brands with family and friends
7. Internal progression opportunities and fully funded apprenticeship programs
8. 28 days holiday
9. Kintsugi Wellness access, including counselors, cycle to work scheme, and discounted gym and leisure activities
10. Family-friendly policy offering 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
11. Financial wellbeing support, including access to salary-repay loans during financial difficulties
What we look for:
* An experienced Head Chef capable of leading a kitchen team through positive behaviors and actions to drive performance in a fast-paced and complex environment
* A strong communicator who engages in real conversations with consideration and care, ensuring your team feels heard and supported
* Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards
* Understanding of financial performance including gross profit and stock control
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands
* A passion for creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and they belong
* A leader who inspires and engages their team to nourish and flourish in their roles and careers
The Wagamama Way:
Our philosophy, Kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is at the core of everything we do. It shapes our food, our thinking, and our work. We are committed to championing change in our communities and the planet.
With over three decades of embracing difference, we celebrate personality over perfection, welcoming everyone and their unique stories. We promise to support you, build trust, and create safe spaces for open, honest conversations.
All we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different.
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