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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a passionate Head Chef to join their vibrant team in Bournemouth. This role emphasizes individuality and diversity, offering an opportunity to inspire and develop a dedicated team. You will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food standards. With a focus on cultivating a positive work culture, you will empower your team through effective coaching and mentorship. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals. Join us in creating a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties

Recognition through 'Wok Star' program

Pension scheme and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food and safety standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional service and maintain standards.
• Coach and develop team for performance and growth.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentorship

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem Solving

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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

The role:

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and ensure excellent 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 delivering an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and 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 valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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 to treat 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 experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition through our "Wok Star" program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.