head chef - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Designate Head Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This role is about inspiring your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards. You will be responsible for coaching and developing your team, ensuring they have the skills to succeed. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, you will create an environment where everyone can flourish. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work culture.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop your team to excel and drive performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Problem-Solving

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Head Chef - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately), Brighton

Client: wagamama

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

Celebrating individuality and diversity, wagamama has been thriving for over 30 years. With more than 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be wagamama." We are seeking a designate head chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role

As a designate head chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. Your role involves coaching and developing your team to excel, driving performance, and achieving excellent results.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You should excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedication to delivering outstanding guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Commitment to building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Ability to create an inclusive environment where team members feel respected, valued, and able to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Strong problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and forward-thinking.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annual bonus opportunity
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long-service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.