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Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Hemel Hempstead. This role emphasizes the importance of cultivating a positive work culture while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on team development, financial management, and maintaining high food safety standards, you will drive performance and create an inclusive environment. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. If you are a forward-thinking leader passionate about culinary excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000
Access to earnings before payday
Private medical insurance
Free food on shift
50% off meals outside of work
Family-friendly policy
Dry-cleaned chef whites
Wagamama parties
Recognition programme

Qualifications

  • Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high food standards.
  • Strong focus on team development and creating an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

  • Inspire and coach your team to deliver exceptional service and results.
  • Maintain food safety standards and manage kitchen finances effectively.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence
Team Leadership
Food Safety Standards
Financial Management
Problem Solving

Job description

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Executive Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Hemel Hempstead

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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 value personality over perfection—be you, be 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 deliver exceptional service, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving performance and achieving outstanding 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 influencing and empowering emerging leaders through excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
  • Are dedicated to providing an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, whether through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
  • Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
  • Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to 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 forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

  • Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
  • Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
  • Private medical insurance
  • Free food on shift—anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work to treat friends and family
  • An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
  • Be the first to experience our new menus
  • Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
  • Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
  • Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, 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.

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