Job Description
lead the kitchen at our brand new restaurant, opening 2026
If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.
be part of something fresh from the very beginning
head chef | full time
at wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, fast-paced, and full of real people making real food. no microwaves, no shortcuts, just big energy and bigger flavours. as head chef, you’ll run the kitchen like it’s your own. lead the team, smash service, and make sure every bowl is something to be proud of
what you’ll be doing
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\tcreating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up
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\tkeeping quality sky-high. every bowl, every time
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\tcoaching your team to grow in confidence and skill
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\tstaying cool under pressure and being fast on your feet
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\tmaking your kitchen a place where people want to work and guests can taste the pride
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\tthinking with a kaizen mindset. constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen
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you’ll love this role if you...
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\tyou're ready to learn, lead + level up
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\tthrive in a fresh kitchen with no microwaves
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\ttake real pride in your food and your team
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\twant to push for better. from prep to bowl
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\tbelieve kitchens should be places of connection, creativity + good vibes
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what you’ll get
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\ta culture that supports your growth, wellbeing + individuality
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\tup to £8,000 annual bonus
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\t£200 a month to spend at wagamama outside of work
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\tprivate medical insurance
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\t50% off wagamama outside of work
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\tfree meals on shift
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\tdry-cleaned chef whites, every shift
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\tearly access to earned pay with wagestream
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\t26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents
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\tfirst access to our new menus
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\t30% off at our other brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito + more)
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in addition to this, we offer benefits such as: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards
apply today + take a seat at the bench
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