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Head Chef - Embrace a Culture of Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately), Bournemouth
Client: Wagamama
Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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, we celebrate difference and individuality, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences.
The role:
As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to deliver outstanding service, coach and develop team members, and maintain high standards in food quality, safety, and cleanliness. You will also be responsible for managing kitchen operations, including financial performance, stock control, and labour costs.
We'd love to hear from you if you:
* Prioritize creating an inclusive and positive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation.
* Are committed to delivering excellent guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food preparation.
* Have experience in managing food safety, health and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit and labour costs.
* Focus on team building, recruitment, and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Care about creating an environment where team members feel respected and valued.
* Are a proactive problem solver who can think quickly and make decisions confidently.
What’s in it for you:
* Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Private medical insurance
* Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to experience our new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program
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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