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

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Head Chef and celebrate individuality in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role offers the opportunity to inspire and lead a passionate team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high culinary standards. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, you'll cultivate a positive work culture and foster the development of future leaders. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and the chance to be recognized as a 'Wok Star'. If you're a forward-thinking problem solver who values teamwork and excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work for friends and family

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Proven ability to train and mentor emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Motivate team to exceed expectations and deliver outstanding results.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and guest experience.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Building

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Worcester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be wagamama." We are seeking a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences.

The role:

As a Head Chef, you'll motivate your team to exceed expectations, maintain high standards, and deliver outstanding results. You'll coach and develop your team, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped to do so.
• Have experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials, and proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on team building and nurturing, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu, plus 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 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.