Executive Kitchen Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team. In this role, you will foster a positive and inclusive work culture, ensuring every dish meets high standards while empowering your team to thrive. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will drive performance and deliver exceptional results. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food and safety standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire your team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop your team for exceptional performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Coaching and Mentoring

Job description

Job Title: 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 will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to perform at their best, driving performance and delivering exceptional results.

We'd Love to Hear from You If You

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team to do the same.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and 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 per year
• 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 policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adoptive parents
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.