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Head Chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Dartford
Client: Wagamama
Location: Dartford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Head Chef to inspire our team and deliver exceptional dining experiences from bowl to soul.
The Role:
As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, driving performance and achieving excellent results.
We'd Love to Hear From You If You:
* Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* Are committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and spotting opportunities for improvement.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering growth both personally and professionally.
* Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
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 — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* First to experience our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program
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 proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
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