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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Designate Head Chef, where your leadership and culinary expertise will inspire a diverse team to excel. This role focuses on creating exceptional dining experiences while fostering a positive and inclusive work culture. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, you will have the opportunity to develop emerging leaders while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Recognition programme

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food safety and quality standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop a diverse team.
• Strong understanding of kitchen financial management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards while coaching and developing team members.
• Manage kitchen operations, including stock control and labor costs.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection, embracing diversity and encouraging everyone to be themselves. 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 and continuously coaching and developing your team to excel and achieve outstanding 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. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining high standards for food, health, and safety, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• 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, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make effective decisions.

We’d Love to Hear From You

What’s In It For You |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• 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 of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the 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

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