Be wagamama Head chef head chef | full time three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a head manager to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul the role | as a head chef you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, keeping expectations + standards high. you will be continuously coaching + developing your team to be the best they can be whilst driving performance and deliver amazing results if you | prioritise cultivating a positive + inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders shines through as you provide brilliant training, coaching, and mentorship are experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless, understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control + labour costs, spotting opportunities and proactively focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, you are committed to fostering personal and professional growth among your team members bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity wagamama food allowance private medical insurance free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)be the first to experience our brand-new menus dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift be known nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme in addition to this, we offer all the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards be you be wagamama wagamama is proudly part of disability confident We look forward to receiving your application Please apply directly via the Monster apply button .that’s why we love our balanced bowls, with energising noodles, crunchy veggies + flavour packed protein, created to leave you feeling satisfied, optimistic, and ready to face whatever may come your way our perks + quirks free meal on shiftenjoy a generous meal allowance during every shift you work50% discount50% discount at any wagamama restaurant + 30% off at other trg brands when dining with friends + familyfamily friendlyan enhanced maternity + adoption leave. any individual expecting or adopting a child will receive 26 weeks' full pay + 13 weeks half paynoodle academyour wagamama development + training academy, including apprenticeships, to get the most out of your time with us!wellnessget access to mental health resources, counsellors, cycle to work scheme, discount gym + leisurewokstars annual competitioninternal competition for all front of house + kitchen teams where prizes have included all expenses paid trips to new york, miami + japan!financial wellbeing supportaccess to loans repaid through your salary, for those 'strapped for cash' moments in lifea share of tipsall tips from our guests go to our teams. top up your hourly rateour valueszig when others zagwe're diverse, we change the status quo + unite in being different. its who we areit has to be freshwe bring fresh into everything we do. the food we serve, how we work, + the way we think.