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08.05.2025
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Head Chef | Full-time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences. Join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.
The role:
As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to deliver outstanding service, maintaining high expectations and standards. You will coach, develop, and performance-manage your team to achieve their best, driving results and continuous improvement.
We are looking for someone who:
* Prioritizes creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* Is dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Has experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understands kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Focuses on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Creates an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Is a proactive problem-solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.
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 from our menu, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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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