head chef

wagamama; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagamama is seeking a passionate Head Chef for their Newcastle upon Tyne location. The ideal candidate will lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring excellence in guest experience and fostering an inclusive work culture. Benefits include competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a range of perks to enhance work-life balance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Standard benefits like pension and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary management and fostering team growth.
• Ability to maintain food safety and health standards.
• Proficient in financial aspects like stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to maintain high culinary standards.
• Coach and develop team for exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage kitchen workflow and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Coaching

Communication

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Head Chef Role

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 excel while driving performance and delivering exceptional results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders is evident as you provide excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards in your kitchen, and understand the financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and that they belong, allowing them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisive decisions.

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% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant persons or adopters 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" through our recognition programme

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