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

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; 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 inspire a team, maintain high standards, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will foster an inclusive work culture while ensuring food safety and managing financial aspects. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you're a forward-thinking problem solver ready to make a difference, 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 food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition as a wok star

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Emotional Intelligence

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Food Safety Certification

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Wolverhampton

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

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 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 will coach and develop your team to excel while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

Requirements

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You will influence and empower emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Dedicate yourself to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your efforts or by equipping your team with necessary skills.
• Ensure food safety, health, and safety standards are maintained; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering growth both personally and professionally.
• Create an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, allowing them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver capable of making quick decisions.

Benefits

We offer various benefits including:

• 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% outside of work to share with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition as a wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holidays, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.