head chef

wagamama; Croydon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth culture

Annual bonus

Private medical

50% off meals

Free meals on shift

Chef whites provided

Earned wage access

Parental leave pay

New menu access

Brand discounts

Job summary

Wagamama in London Croydon is hiring for a kitchen role that thrives on teamwork, speed, and pride in your craft. You’ll grow with us, lead by example, and bring energy to prep and cooking in a fresh kitchen with no microwaves. We value connection, creativity, and delivering great bowls with consistency every time.

Join a culture that supports your wellbeing and development. Enjoy benefits like an annual bonus, private medical insurance, free meals on shift, staff discounts, and early access to

Qualifications

• are 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

Job description

• creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up
• keeping quality sky-high. 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...

• are 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
• fresh 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 benefits such as: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards