Executive Kitchen Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef at an industry-leading restaurant chain. This exciting role focuses on inspiring your team to deliver exceptional dining experiences while maintaining high culinary standards. You will foster a positive work culture, coach emerging leaders, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and discounts for friends and family. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic environment where individuality is celebrated.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Gym memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and mentoring team members.
• Ability to maintain high food and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure dishes meet high standards and manage food costs.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Job description

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Location details not provided

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 from bowl to soul.

The Role |

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations while maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to perform at their best, driving performance and delivering excellent results.

What We Look For |

• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation. You should excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

We'd Love to Hear From You

What’s In It For You |

• Bonus scheme—up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of 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 policy with full pay for 26 weeks and half pay for 13 weeks for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday allowance, 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.