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Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent
Client: Wagamama
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we prioritize personality over perfection—it's all about being you, be wagamama. We are seeking a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, maintaining high standards and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
The role:
As a Head Chef, you'll motivate your team to exceed expectations, uphold standards, and deliver outstanding results. You'll coach and develop your team, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
Ideal candidate:
* Prioritizes creating a positive, inclusive culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation. Skilled in training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards and team are equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
* Experienced in maintaining food safety, health standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Committed to team building and professional growth, from recruitment to ongoing development.
* Values creating an environment where team members feel respected, valued, and able to flourish.
* A proactive 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 earnings before payday via Wagestream
* Private medical insurance
* Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
* Family-friendly policies including 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 guest events
* National recognition as a 'Wok Star'
Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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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