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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Head Chef and celebrate individuality in a vibrant kitchen environment. In this full-time role, you'll lead a passionate team, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards while fostering a positive workplace culture. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, you'll have the opportunity to inspire others and make a significant impact. Enjoy a range of enticing perks, including a generous bonus scheme and the chance to experience new menus first. If you're a forward-thinking leader ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams with a focus on high standards.
• Ability to mentor and develop emerging culinary leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem Solving

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Head Chef - Celebrate Individuality at a Leading Restaurant Chain (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

Client: wagamama

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. For three decades, we have been acting differently, not conforming.

The role:

As a Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, maintaining high standards and expectations. You will coach and develop your team to excel, driving performance and delivering exceptional results.

About you:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You provide excellent training, coaching, and mentorship to emerging leaders.
• Dedicated to delivering an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards by yourself or through your team.
• Experienced in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, while proactively spotting opportunities.
• Committed to building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Caring about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and have a sense of belonging, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making 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
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting individuals receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience 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.