Job Title: Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex
Client:
Wagamama
Location:
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU Work Permit Required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
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 are seeking a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and uphold our standards of excellence.
Responsibilities include:
* Fostering a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation.
* Providing excellent guest experiences by maintaining exceptional food standards and equipping your team with necessary skills.
* Ensuring compliance with food safety, health, and safety standards, and managing financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Recruiting, developing, and nurturing your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
* Solving problems proactively and making quick decisions.
We'd love to hear from you if you:
* Prioritize a positive and inclusive work culture and can influence and empower emerging leaders.
* Are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences and maintaining high standards.
* Have experience managing food safety, health and safety, and financial performance.
* Are committed to team development and fostering an inclusive environment.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver.
What’s in it for you:
* Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Private medical insurance
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
* Family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant and adopting parents
* Opportunity to experience new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* Recognition programs such as 'Wok Star'
* Additional benefits: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, long service awards
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
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