Gastronomy Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef at a renowned gastronomy innovator. This exciting role offers the chance to lead a passionate team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food and safety standards. You'll have the opportunity to foster personal and professional growth within your team, all while enjoying a range of fantastic perks, including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance. If you're a forward-thinking leader who values inclusivity and excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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 and VIP events

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food and health safety standards.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and develop the team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop the team for excellent results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Gastronomy Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Liverpool

Client: wagamama

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection. 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, maintain high standards, and continuously coach and develop your team to deliver excellent 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, providing training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is skilled and motivated.
• Are experienced in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and 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.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• First to experience new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition program as a nationwide wok star

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

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