Executive Culinary Leader (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 their culinary team in Woking. This role is about more than just cooking; it's about inspiring a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. You'll have the opportunity to cultivate a positive work environment, empower emerging leaders, and be recognized as a 'wok star' in a vibrant culinary community. With a generous bonus scheme and a range of perks including free meals and private medical insurance, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high food standards.
• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure high standards of food, health, and safety are maintained.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Executive Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Woking

Client:

wagamama

Location:

woking, 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

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—be yourself, 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 achieve their best 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 excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting 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 belong, 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.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Private medical insurance.
• Free food on shift—anything from our menu! Plus 50% 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.
• Be recognized nationwide as a wok star through our national recognition 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.