Gastronomy Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; 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. In this full-time role, you will foster a positive and inclusive work environment while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Your leadership will empower emerging chefs through training and mentorship, all while maintaining impeccable food standards and kitchen financials. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and unique perks like free meals and dry-cleaned chef whites. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and diversity in the culinary world.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a head chef role with a focus on team development.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Problem Solving

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08.05.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — be you, be Wagamama. 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 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, whether through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• 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 from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected, valued, and able to flourish.
• Are a proactive 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 annually
• 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 to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer standard benefits such as pension schemes, holiday entitlements, 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.