Executive Kitchen Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and inclusive restaurant chain is seeking a Head Chef to lead their culinary team. This role is perfect for a passionate individual who values excellence in guest experience and team development. You will be responsible for maintaining high food safety standards while driving performance and fostering a positive work culture. Enjoy a variety of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. Join a forward-thinking company that celebrates individuality and offers opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy with paid leave

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

National recognition program

Qualifications

• Ability to cultivate a positive work culture and inspire team members.
• Experience in maintaining high food and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to deliver excellent guest experiences.
• Manage kitchen performance, including stock control and labor costs.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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wagamama

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newport, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

head chef | full time

Three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a head manager to join us on our journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul.

The role |

As a head chef, you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, keeping expectations and standards high. You will coach and develop your team to be the best they can be while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders shines through as you provide training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to exceptional standards, whether through your efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining high food, health, and safety standards, understanding the financial performance of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth among team members.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and that they belong, allowing them to nourish and flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

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 your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Be known nationwide as a Wok Star – our national recognition program

In addition, we offer all the usual benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.