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

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a head chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. In this full-time role, you will inspire your team to deliver outstanding guest experiences while maintaining high standards. With a focus on coaching and developing emerging leaders, you'll create a positive and inclusive work culture. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a head chef role with a focus on team development and guest experience.
• Strong understanding of kitchen financials and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop team members while maintaining high kitchen standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

high wycombe, 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 value personality over perfection—it's about being you, being wagamama. We are seeking a head chef to join our team and help us 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, driving performance and achieving outstanding 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 dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting 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 flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think 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—anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Be the first to experience 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.