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Head Chef - Inclusive and Diverse Work Environment (Hiring Immediately), Chelmsford
Client:
Wagamama
Location:
Chelmsford
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
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 guest experiences, ensuring high standards in food, safety, and team development.
The role:
As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to excel, maintain high standards, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and ensure operational excellence.
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 committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills.
* Have experience maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive.
* Are a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.
We'd love to hear from you!
What’s in it for you:
* Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
* Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Private medical insurance
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy — 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to experience new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our recognition program
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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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