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

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; 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 role offers the chance to inspire a talented team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food and safety standards. You'll be part of a forward-thinking environment that values emotional intelligence and team development. Enjoy fantastic perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday with Wagestream

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition through nationwide wok star program

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food safety and health standards.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and develop a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

chesterfield, 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—it's all about being you, being 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 guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to perform at their best, driving performance and achieving outstanding results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel in influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, whether through your efforts or by developing your team’s skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively identifying 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 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
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 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 with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our 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.