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Head Chef - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent
Client: wagamama
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 6
Posted: 10.05.2025
Expiry Date: 24.06.2025
Job Description:
Designate Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, with over three decades of celebrating individuality and diversity across more than 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection — we call it "Be You, Be Wagamama." We are seeking a Designate Head Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.
The Role:
As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and expectations. You will coach and develop your team to excel, driving performance and achieving outstanding results.
We’d Love to Hear From You If You:
* Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Are dedicated to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety, and understanding the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* 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 quickly and make decisions confidently.
Wok’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 (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
* Be the first to experience our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
* Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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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