Job Title: Deputy Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent
Client: Wagamama
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Deputy Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a Deputy Head Chef to join our team and continue our journey of nourishing both body and soul.
The Role:
As a Deputy Head Chef, you will lead with passion, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety, and inspiring your team. You will be a food expert, engaging and motivating your team to deliver exceptional experiences to our guests.
We are looking for someone who:
* Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to achieve their best
* Has experience managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and coaching staff
* Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
* Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs
What’s in it for you:
* Biweekly pay and share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, at guest's discretion)
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* £1000 annual bonus opportunity
* Flexible hours to support your side interests
* Free shift meals and 50% discount outside of work
* Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Uniform provided for each shift
* Opportunity to try new menus first
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama:
We are proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
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