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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Head Chef, where individuality is celebrated. This role focuses on inspiring and developing a diverse team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You'll maintain high food and safety standards, manage kitchen financials, and cultivate a positive work culture. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. Be part of a forward-thinking environment that values personal growth and inclusivity. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food and safety standards.
• Ability to inspire and lead a diverse team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team members for personal and professional growth.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire, 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 prioritize personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be 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 reach their full potential while driving performance and delivering outstanding results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders is key, providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including 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, capable of quick decision-making and thinking 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 to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 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 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.