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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Head Chef, where individuality is celebrated! Inspire your team to create exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food quality and safety standards. This role offers a vibrant work environment focused on inclusivity and personal development. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for recognition. 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

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Opportunity to try new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen financials and stock control.
• Dedication to food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food quality.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Building

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Food Safety Standards

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

York

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 — we call it "be you, be wagamama". We are looking for a Head Chef to inspire our team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintain high standards, and foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

The Role:

As a Head Chef, you will lead and motivate your team, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and deliver outstanding results.

We'd Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence and effective delegation.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences and ensuring food quality and safety standards.
• Have experience managing kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on team building, recruitment, and ongoing development.
• Care about creating an environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver who can make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• 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% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition programme as a "Wok Star"

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, 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.

Note: If you are not a passport holder of the country where the vacancy is located, you may need a work permit. Please check our blog for more information.

All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button. Do not include bank or payment details in your application.

Created on 08/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom