head chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Chef, where your culinary leadership will inspire a diverse kitchen team. This role offers the chance to create exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards in food quality and safety. With a focus on team building and development, you will foster a positive work environment and drive performance. Enjoy a competitive salary with a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and exclusive perks like free meals and gym memberships. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and fostering a positive work culture.
• Strong understanding of food quality, safety, and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead kitchen team to deliver high standards of service.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are consistently met.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Degree

Food Safety Certification

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head chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), hemel hempstead

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

hemel hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We are seeking a Head Chef to lead and inspire 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 standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and achieve excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize creating an inclusive, positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring food quality and safety standards are met, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Focus on team building and development, from recruitment to ongoing growth, fostering a respectful and supportive environment.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick, effective decisions.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition through our Wok Star program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.