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Executive Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Dartford
Client: Wagamama
Location: Dartford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. 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, driving performance and delivering excellent results.
About You:
* Prioritize cultivating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* Dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* Focused on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Committed to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and belong, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
* A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.
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 earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Private medical insurance
* Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals)
* 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 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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