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Client:
wagamama
Location:
Colchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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 difference and value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.
The Role:
As a Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations while maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their full potential, driving performance and achieving excellent 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. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot opportunities for improvement.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
* Are a forward-thinking 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 to treat friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Be the first to try our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
* Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our recognition programme
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 proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.
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