Social network you want to login/join with:
Head Chef | Nationwide Opportunities, England, United Kingdom
Client: wagamama
Location: England, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: a3f9dac90710
Job Views: 5
Posted: 02.06.2025
Expiry Date: 17.07.2025
Job Description:
The role
As a Head Chef, you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, keeping expectations and standards high. You will be continuously coaching and developing your team to be the best they can be whilst driving performance and delivering exceptional results.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
* Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders shines through as you provide brilliant training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to exceptional standards, whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Are experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health, and safety standards are maintained, understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, spotting opportunities and proactively addressing issues.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, committed to fostering personal and professional growth among your team members.
* Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and that they belong, allowing them to nourish and flourish in their roles and careers.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.
We’d love to hear from you
What’s in it for you:
* Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
* Private medical insurance
* Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work to treat your friends and family
* An industry-leading family-friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
* Be the first to experience our brand-new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
* Be known nationwide as a Wok Star – our national recognition programme
In addition to this, we offer all the usual benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
#J-18808-Ljbffr