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

JR United Kingdom; Watford; 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 dynamic role, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high culinary standards. With a focus on training and mentoring, you will foster a positive and inclusive work culture that empowers your team to thrive. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, fast-paced environment!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Nationwide recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food safety and health standards.
• Ability to foster a positive work culture and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Motivate the team to exceed expectations and maintain high standards.
• Drive performance and ensure excellent results in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Problem-Solving

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 experiences to our guests.

The Role:

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to exceed expectations, maintain high standards, and continuously develop their skills. You will drive performance and ensure excellent results in a fast-paced environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You should excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining food safety, health standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs. Proactive in spotting opportunities for improvement.
• Strong focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Dedication to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected, valued, and able to flourish.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make informed decisions.

We’d Love to Hear From You

What’s in It for You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• 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

We also offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training programs, 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.