Executive Kitchen Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Bedford. This full-time role emphasizes the importance of a positive and inclusive work culture while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You will be responsible for coaching and developing your team, maintaining high food safety standards, and managing kitchen financials. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this position offers a supportive environment where your leadership can shine. Join a dynamic team and enjoy a range of benefits, including a competitive bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pensions and holiday benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards while managing kitchen financials.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Inclusive Work Culture

Job description

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bedford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. 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 will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, driving performance and achieving outstanding results.

We'd Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and your team is well-equipped and motivated.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials 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 a year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 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 with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

Additionally, we offer pensions, holiday, training, cycle schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.