Gastronomy Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. In this full-time role, you will lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through high-quality dishes and a positive work culture. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, you will coach emerging leaders while maintaining food safety and financial standards. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and discounts on meals, all while being part of a supportive and inclusive environment. This is your chance to make a real impact in a dynamic culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annual bonus

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free shift food

50% off meals for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to coach and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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Job Description:

head chef | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for a head manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a head chef, you’ll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders by providing outstanding training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects of a kitchen such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decisive action.

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annual bonus
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, 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.