Gastronomy Innovator (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 full-time role, you will cultivate an inclusive work culture while ensuring exceptional guest experiences through high-quality dishes. You will have the opportunity to inspire your team, implement effective training, and manage financial aspects of the kitchen. This role not only offers competitive compensation but also an exciting bonus scheme and various perks to enhance your work-life balance. Join a company that values personality and encourages you to be your authentic self while making a difference in the culinary world.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Holiday

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and safety are maintained.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Management Training

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

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reading, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection – we call it 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'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to excel while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders is key, along with providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Ensure your kitchen's food, health, and safety standards are maintained, understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify 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 flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions 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 try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we 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.