head chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in a vibrant environment. This role emphasizes individuality and diversity, allowing you to inspire and develop your team while ensuring high standards of food quality and guest experiences. With a strong focus on creating an inclusive culture, you'll manage kitchen operations, coach team members, and make quick decisions to enhance service. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies, making this an exciting opportunity for culinary leaders.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free shift meals

50% off meals for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and events

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations and food quality.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver outstanding service and food quality.
• Manage kitchen operations, including food costs and stock control.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Building

Food Safety Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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head chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time | Crawley, West Sussex

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being Wagamama. We are looking for a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences.

The role includes:

• Inspiring your team to deliver outstanding service and food quality.
• Coaching and developing team members to reach their full potential.
• Maintaining high standards in food quality, health and safety, and cleanliness.
• Managing kitchen operations, including food costs, stock control, and labour costs.
• Recruiting, onboarding, and fostering professional growth within your team.
• Creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel respected and valued.
• Making quick, effective decisions as a proactive problem solver.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence and effective delegation.
• Are dedicated to delivering an excellent guest experience.
• Have experience managing food safety, health standards, and financial performance.
• Focus on team building and professional development.
• Care about fostering an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme up to £8,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Private medical insurance.
• Free shift meals from our menu, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents).
• Opportunity to try our new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our program.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training programs, 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.