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08.05.2025
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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 both body and soul.
The role |
As a Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to reach their potential, driving performance and achieving outstanding results.
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 excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, 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 your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.
We'd love to hear from you
What’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
* 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 of work to treat friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
* Be the first to experience our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
* Nationwide recognition as a "Wok Star" through our recognition programme
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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