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Head Chef - Inclusive Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex
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Client:
Wagamama
Location:
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
10
Posted:
10.05.2025
Expiry Date:
24.06.2025
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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 and lead our kitchen team, ensuring exceptional standards and a positive, inclusive work environment.
The role |
As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to deliver outstanding guest experiences, maintain high standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. You will coach, develop, and empower your team to excel and achieve excellent results.
If you |
* Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You will provide excellent training, coaching, and mentorship to emerging leaders.
* Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive 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 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% outside of work to treat your friends and family
* An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
* Be the first to experience our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
* Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, 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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