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

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; 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. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food safety standards. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and access to earnings before payday. Be part of an inclusive environment that values personal and professional growth, and take advantage of industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you're a forward-thinking leader with a passion for culinary excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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 parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and ensuring high standards.
• Strong focus on guest experience and team development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop kitchen team to deliver exceptional results.
• Maintain food safety standards and manage kitchen finances.

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), Stockport

Client: wagamama

Location: Stockport, 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—be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a Head Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to excel and achieve outstanding results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and 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.

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—and 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 for 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.