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

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Head Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This exciting role involves inspiring your team, maintaining high standards, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. You'll have the opportunity to cultivate a positive work culture, coach emerging leaders, and ensure excellence in every dish. With a generous bonus scheme and various perks, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a vibrant environment. Be part of a forward-thinking team that values respect and inclusion, and take your culinary skills to the next level.

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 programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team and ensuring high standards.
• Ability to maintain food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Telford, 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 focus on appreciating personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking 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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and ensure excellent results.

If you |

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and 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, able to make quick decisions and adapt on the spot.

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• 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 your friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

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.