Job Title: Head Chef - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately), Slough
Client: Wagamama
Location: Slough, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Details
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* Posted: 08.05.2025
* Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description
Role: 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 both body and soul, embodying our 'Be You, Be Wagamama' culture.
The Role
As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to excel and achieve outstanding results.
What We’re Looking For
* Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You should excel in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* Dedication to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
* Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* Commitment to building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Ability to create an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Strong problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and forward-thinking approach.
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 for friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to be the first to experience our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year
* National recognition through our 'Wok Star' program
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Join Us
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
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