Executive Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This full-time role emphasizes the importance of creating a positive and inclusive work culture while ensuring that every dish meets the highest standards. You will have the opportunity to coach and mentor emerging leaders, manage financial aspects, and foster personal growth within your team. With a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, this position offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food and safety standards.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high standards in food quality and safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and appreciate personality over perfection—it's all about being yourself. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role |

As a Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team, driving performance and delivering outstanding results.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting 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 your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a 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.