head chef - Celebrate Individuality at a Leading Restaurant Chain (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Head Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This exciting role involves inspiring your team to deliver exceptional dining experiences while maintaining high culinary standards. You'll have the opportunity to cultivate a positive work culture, mentor emerging leaders, and ensure every dish meets excellence. Enjoy a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. This innovative firm values your contributions and offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a head chef role with a focus on guest experience.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and develop a culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain high standards.
• Ensure food safety and financial management of kitchen operations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we prioritize personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama". We are looking for a Head Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a 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 deliver outstanding results.

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 high standards through your efforts and team development.
• Are experienced in maintaining food safety, health standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
• 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 valued, allowing them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions 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
• 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 to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• 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

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.