Executive Kitchen Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes the importance of creating a positive work environment while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You'll be responsible for maintaining high food safety standards and driving team performance. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this position offers an exciting opportunity to influence emerging leaders. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy. Join a vibrant team that celebrates individuality and diversity!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team with a focus on guest satisfaction.
• Ability to maintain high food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure every dish meets high standards through effective delegation.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Analysis

Problem Solving

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08.05.2025

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Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. 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'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their full potential while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying 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 your team feels respected and belongs, 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 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% off outside of work to treat 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 experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition through our Wok Star programme

Additionally, 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.