Head Chef at Wagamama
Join us as a Head Chef at Wagamama, where you'll lead your kitchen team in the Wagamama way, embodying our people promise, values, and core leadership behaviors. You will be responsible for ensuring that every dish served meets our high standards and for the development and growth of your team through inspiring leadership, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and high performing.
Benefits include:
1. Bonus scheme with up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
2. Private medical insurance and pension scheme
3. Dedicated 6-week training programme
4. Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
5. £14 - £25 free food allowance on every shift
6. 50% discount at Wagamama and 30% off all other TRG brands with family and friends
7. Internal progression opportunities and fully funded apprenticeship programmes
8. 28 days holiday
9. Kintsugi Wellness: access to counselors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym and leisure
10. Family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
11. Financial wellbeing support: access to salary-repaid loans for urgent needs
What we look for:
* An experienced Head Chef capable of leading a kitchen team through positive behaviors and actions in a fast-paced, complex environment
* A strong communicator who engages in real conversations with consideration and care
* Experience in maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety
* Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands
* Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where the team feels respected and belonging
* A leader who inspires and engages their team to nourish and flourish in their roles and careers
The Wagamama Way:
Kaizen, meaning 'good change', is our core philosophy. It influences every aspect of our work and our food, pushing us to find better ways continually. We are committed to championing change in our communities and for the planet.
With over three decades of acting differently, we celebrate diversity and personality over perfection. We welcome everyone and their unique stories, promising to support and build trust through open, honest conversations. We ask only that you bring your unique self to the table.
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