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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to join their vibrant team in Crawley. This role offers the chance to inspire and lead a diverse kitchen staff while delivering exceptional dining experiences. As a Head Chef, you will cultivate an inclusive work culture, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered. With a competitive bonus scheme and a range of benefits, including private medical insurance and generous parental leave, this position is perfect for a proactive leader eager to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic restaurant environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Gym memberships

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food safety and health standards.
• Proven ability to train and develop kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Motivate the kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Manage kitchen finances, including stock control and labor costs.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

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Head Chef - Celebrate Individuality at a Leading Restaurant Chain (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client: wagamama

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, 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 inspire our team and deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The Role:

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to exceed guest expectations, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. Your role involves coaching, developing your team, and driving performance to achieve excellent results.

Ideal Candidate:

• Prioritizes cultivating an inclusive and positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation. Provides excellent training, coaching, and mentorship to emerging leaders.
• Dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experienced in maintaining food safety, health and safety standards, and managing kitchen finances including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Committed to building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Creates an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• A proactive problem solver, capable of making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.

What We Offer:

• 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 — any menu item! Plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition through our Wok Star 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.