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Head Chef - Embrace a Culture of Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately), Nottingham
Client: Wagamama
Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Work abroad, Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences.
The Role:
As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to deliver outstanding service, maintain high expectations and standards, and develop your team’s skills through coaching and mentorship. You will also oversee food quality, health and safety standards, and manage financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
Ideal Candidate:
* Prioritizes a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation.
* Dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences and ensuring food quality.
* Experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and managing kitchen finances.
* Committed to team building, recruitment, and staff development.
* Creates an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
* Forward-thinking problem solver who can make quick decisions.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme up to £8,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Private medical insurance
* Free shift food and 50% off outside work
* Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to experience new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* National recognition as a wok star
* Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, long service awards
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
Please note: If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you may need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information.
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Created on 08/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom
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