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10.05.2025
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Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.
The role |
As a Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to achieve their best, driving performance and delivering excellent results.
We'd love to hear from you if you |
* Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
* Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial KPIs like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* 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 belong, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
We'd love to hear from you
What's in it for you |
* Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annual bonus
* Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Private medical insurance
* Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 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)
* Be the first to try our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
* Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our programme
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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