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Head Chef - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex
Client: wagamama
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Designate Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Designate Head Chef to join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.
The Role
As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to excel and achieve outstanding results.
What We’re Looking For
* Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* Dedication to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
* Commitment to building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Focus on creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected, valued, and able to flourish in their roles and careers.
* Strong problem-solving skills, able to think quickly and make effective decisions under pressure.
What’s In It For You
* Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Private medical insurance
* Free shift meals from our menu and 50% discount outside of work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* First access to our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year
* National recognition as a Wok Star through our recognition program
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training opportunities, 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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