Executive Kitchen Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef, where your creativity and leadership will shine. This role offers the chance to inspire a dedicated team while ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards. Be part of a forward-thinking company that values personality over perfection, providing a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, 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

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high food standards.
• Strong focus on guest experience and team development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to deliver exceptional results.
• Maintain high standards for food, health, and safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

head chef | full time

Three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. We appreciate personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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 go the extra mile for our guests, maintaining high expectations and standards. You will coach and develop your team to excel while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders shines through as you provide training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, whether through your efforts or by equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining high standards for food, health, and safety, understanding the 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, committed to fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, allowing them to nourish and flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

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% outside of work to treat your friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant persons or adopters 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 – our recognition programme

In addition, 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.