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

JR United Kingdom; Chester; 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 guest experiences while maintaining high culinary standards. With a focus on creating a positive work culture, you will coach and develop your team, ensuring they excel in their roles. Enjoy fantastic perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented kitchen team in a vibrant environment that values personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

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

Wagamama parties throughout the year

Recognition program

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team and maintaining high standards.
• Knowledge of food safety and financial performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure food safety and health standards are maintained.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Emotional Intelligence

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Chester, 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 both body and soul.

The role |

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to excel, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

If you |

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders, providing training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards through your efforts and team development.
• Ensure food safety, health, and safety standards are maintained, with an understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and has opportunities to flourish.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 program

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.