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

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; 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 dynamic kitchen environment. This role emphasizes nurturing talent, maintaining high food standards, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on inclusivity and personal growth, you'll lead a passionate team while enjoying fantastic perks like a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. If you're a forward-thinking problem solver with a love for culinary excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food safety and health standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop a diverse kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance and exceed guest expectations as Head Chef.
• Foster a positive work culture and develop emerging leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Team Development

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Cardiff, 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

Celebrating individuality and diversity, wagamama values personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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 exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to excel, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

About 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.
• Dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences by ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by enabling your team with the right skills and mindset.
• Experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focused on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Committed to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and belong, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• A forward-thinking problem solver capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

What We Offer

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• 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 for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our 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.