head chef

inploi; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Camden Town is seeking a Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team. You will uphold high food quality and foster growth among team members in an engaging and supportive environment. If you take pride in leading and creating exceptional dishes, this role offers a competitive salary, along with benefits including bonuses, private medical insurance, and staff discounts.

Benefits

Up to £8,000 annual bonus

£200 a month to spend at wagamama

Private medical insurance

50% off wagamama

Free meals on shift

Dry-cleaned chef whites

26 weeks full pay for new parents

30% off at partner brands

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Commitment to high-quality food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive kitchen environment.
• Maintain high food quality standards.
• Coach team members for growth.
• Maintain composure under pressure.
• Foster a positive working atmosphere.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality control

Coaching

Stress management

Job description

head chef | full time

at wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, fast-paced, and full of real people making real food. no microwaves, no shortcuts, just big energy and bigger flavours. as head chef, you’ll run the kitchen like it’s your own. lead the team, smash service, and make sure every bowl is something to be proud of

what you’ll be doing

• creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up

• keeping quality sky-high. in every bowl, every time

• coaching your team to grow in confidence and+ skill

• staying cool under pressure and being fast on your feet

• making your kitchen a place where people want to work and guests can taste the pride

• thinking with a kaizen mindset. constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen

you’ll love this role if you...

• you're ready to learn, lead + level up

• thrive in a fresh kitchen with no microwaves

• take real pride in your food and your team

• want to push for better. from prep to bowl

• believe kitchens should be places of connection, creativity + good vibes

what you’ll get

• a culture that supports your growth, wellbeing + individuality

• up to £8,000 annual bonus

• £200 a month to spend at wagamama outside of work

• private medical insurance

• 50% off wagamama outside of work

• free meals on shift

• dry-cleaned chef whites, every shift

• early access to earned pay with wagestream

• 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents

• first access to our new menus

• 30% off at our other brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito + more)

in addition to this, we offer the usual such as:, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

apply today + join us on our journey

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