Executive Kitchen Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest experiences. You'll play a crucial role in fostering a positive work culture and developing emerging leaders through mentorship. Enjoy a competitive salary with bonuses and a range of benefits, including private medical insurance and family-friendly policies. If you're a forward-thinking chef who thrives in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to coach and develop team members for growth.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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08.05.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, 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'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to reach their full potential while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders with training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering growth and professional advancement.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annual bonus
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Be the first to try 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 program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday allowance, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

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