Deputy Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and diverse team as a Deputy Head Chef at a leading restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring food quality and safety while fostering a positive work environment. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and a range of perks including an annual bonus and generous discounts. Be part of a company that values individuality and supports your growth, with industry-leading family-friendly policies and recognition programs. This is not just a job, but a chance to make a real impact in the culinary world.

Benefits

Biweekly Pay

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Flexible Hours

Free Food on Shift

50% Off for Friends and Family

Family-Friendly Policies

Fresh Uniform Provided

Opportunity to Try New Menus

Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of food quality and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team to maintain high food quality and safety standards.
• Manage kitchen line and support team development.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Food Quality Standards

Training and Development

Health and Safety Standards

Stock Control

Labour Cost Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Health and Safety Training

Job description

Deputy Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Gloucester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Deputy Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we're looking for a Deputy Head Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Deputy Head Chef, you'll be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We'd Love to Hear From You If You:

• Are passionate about supporting your team through training and development, maintaining high standards
• Have experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and working with the team to coach on the go
• Support food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Loved to celebrate successes and recognize individual drives and needs

What’s in It for You:

• Biweekly pay plus share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, 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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.