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Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Newport
Client: wagamama
Location: Newport, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 12.05.2025
Expiry Date: 26.06.2025
Job Description:
Designate Head Chef | Full Time
At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We are looking for a designate head chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.
The Role:
As a designate head chef, you'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintain high standards, and develop your team for their professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Foster a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation.
* Ensure every dish meets high standards, supporting your team with training and mentorship.
* Maintain food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Recruit, develop, and nurture your team, fostering their personal and professional growth.
* Create an environment where your team feels respected, valued, and able to flourish.
* Be a proactive problem solver, making quick and effective decisions.
We’d Love to Hear from You:
What’s in it for you:
* Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
* 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
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Be the first to try our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our programme
We also offer pension schemes, holiday, 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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