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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Lincoln. This role emphasizes individuality and diversity, fostering a positive work culture while ensuring high food quality and exceptional guest experiences. You will motivate your team, uphold health and safety standards, and manage financial aspects like stock control. With exciting benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant restaurant environment. Join a company that values personality over perfection and celebrates the uniqueness of every team member.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free shift food and 50% discount outside of work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

National recognition programme as a wok star

Pension

Holiday and training benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to create an inclusive environment for team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to exceed expectations.
• Coach and develop team members to maintain high standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Building

Food Quality Standards

Problem-Solving

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Lincoln, 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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection, embracing the philosophy of 'be you, be wagamama'. We are seeking a Head Chef to lead and inspire our kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences.

The role:

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to exceed expectations, maintain high standards, and deliver outstanding results. You will coach and develop your team, fostering a positive work environment and driving performance.

Requirements:

• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation.
• Dedication to delivering excellent guest experiences and ensuring food quality standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to team building, recruitment, and professional development.
• Ability to create an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free shift food and 50% discount outside of work
• 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition programme as a wok star

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.