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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Head Chef, where individuality is celebrated and excellence is the norm. You'll inspire your team, maintain high standards, and ensure every dish meets exceptional quality. With a focus on building an inclusive environment, your leadership will empower your team to thrive. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous bonus opportunities, and a range of perks including private medical insurance and free meals. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to coach and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure food safety and financial standards are met.

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), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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

Celebrating individuality and non-conformity, Wagamama appreciates personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." With over 165 restaurants, 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'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to excel, driving performance and delivering outstanding results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders will shine through your training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring each dish meets exceptional standards, either through your effort or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience ensuring your kitchen’s food, health, and safety standards are met, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and 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 that they belong, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisive actions.

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• 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 — anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• 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 programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.