Restaurant Leadership Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Woking. This exciting role emphasizes individuality and inclusivity, allowing you to cultivate a positive work culture while delivering exceptional guest experiences. You'll have the opportunity to coach and develop your team, ensuring every dish meets high standards. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance, while being part of a company that values your contributions. If you're a forward-thinking problem solver, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to train and mentor emerging leaders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure food safety and manage financial performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

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Restaurant Leadership Chef (Hiring Immediately) - Woking

Client: Wagamama

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we prioritize personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being Wagamama. We are looking for a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations while maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and deliver exceptional results.

We'd Love to Hear from You If You

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food safety, health standards, and understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 food on shift (anything from our menu) and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a 'Wok Star' through our recognition program

We also offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training programs, 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.