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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Head Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. In this exciting role, you'll inspire your team, ensure high culinary standards, and foster a positive work culture. With a commitment to guest experience and team development, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional results. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance, all while being part of a dynamic and inclusive environment. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary setting.

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 with VIP guests

Nationwide recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Pension schemes and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team with a focus on high standards.
• Ability to foster an inclusive work environment and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards while managing costs.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Problem-Solving

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Manchester, 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 value 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 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 be their best, driving performance and delivering exceptional results.

What We Look For:

• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Commitment to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Dedication to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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 + 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 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.