Head Chef

inploi; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant chain in London seeks a Head Chef to lead its kitchen. In this role, you will manage the team, ensure high-quality food, and foster a positive work environment. Ideal candidates are passionate about food, enjoy leading teams, and thrive in a dynamic setting. Competitive salary with bonuses and excellent perks offered.

Benefits

Up to £8,000 annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Free meals on shift

50% off wagamama meals

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Training and development programs

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team.
• Passion for food and quality.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen and lead the team.
• Ensure high quality in every dish.
• Coach team members for growth and skill development.
• Manage kitchen operations under pressure.
• Continuously improve kitchen processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary skills

Coaching

Pressure management

Job description

Overview

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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