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

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; 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 involves inspiring a diverse team, delivering exceptional dining experiences, and maintaining high food quality standards. With a focus on creating a positive work culture, you'll be instrumental in team development and guest satisfaction. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for personal growth. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in managing food safety and health standards.
• Ability to inspire and coach a diverse team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Motivate the team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Ensure performance aligns with company standards through coaching.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Management

Team Building

Problem Solving

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Southampton, 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—it's all about being you, be wagamama. We are looking for a Head Chef to inspire our team and deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role:

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to exceed guest expectations, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team, ensuring performance and results are aligned with our standards.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating an inclusive, positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food quality.
• Have experience in managing food safety, health standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development.
• Care about creating an environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• Are a proactive problem solver who can make quick decisions.

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 and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

We also offer pension schemes, holiday allowance, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

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Created on 08/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom