head chef

TN United Kingdom; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. In this exciting role, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. You will have the opportunity to foster a positive work culture, mentor emerging leaders, and create an inclusive environment where everyone thrives. With a competitive bonus scheme and a range of fantastic benefits, this is a unique opportunity for a culinary leader to shine and make a significant impact in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a head chef with a focus on team development.
• Strong understanding of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive work culture and empower team members.
• Ensure excellence in guest experience through high food standards.
• Maintain food safety and manage kitchen financial performance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Emotional Intelligence

Problem Solving

Coaching and Mentorship

Job description

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Position: Head Chef

As a head chef, you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, maintaining high expectations and standards. You will continuously coach and develop your team to reach their potential while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

Responsibilities include:

1. Fostering a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You will influence and empower emerging leaders by providing training, coaching, and mentorship.
2. Ensuring excellence in guest experience by maintaining exceptional standards in food preparation, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
3. Maintaining food, health, and safety standards in your kitchen, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
4. Building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
5. Creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and that they belong, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
6. Being a forward-thinking problem solver capable of quick decision-making and thinking 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
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Be recognized nationwide as a "Wok Star" – our national recognition programme

In addition, we offer benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.