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

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant chain as a Head Chef, where individuality is celebrated! In this exciting role, you'll lead a passionate team, ensuring high standards in food quality and guest experience. With a focus on coaching and development, you'll empower your team to thrive in a positive and inclusive environment. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and discounts on meals for friends and family. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

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

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and ensuring high food quality.
• Ability to maintain health and safety standards in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences and maintain high food standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentorship

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Views: 7

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and non-conformity. With over 165 restaurants, we value 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 both body and 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 perform at their best, driving performance and delivering excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you 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 through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped to do so.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through 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, able to think quickly and make sound decisions.

We'd love to hear from you!

What’s in it for you?

• 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 from our menu, plus 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
• 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.