head chef - Embrace a Culture of Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef at a leading restaurant chain. This role offers the chance to inspire a diverse kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while promoting a culture of growth and excellence. With a focus on culinary standards and team development, you will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding results. Enjoy benefits like a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy, making this an exciting opportunity to advance your culinary career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

26 weeks full pay for expectant individuals

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team with a focus on guest satisfaction.
• Ability to train and mentor team members for personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to maintain high culinary standards.
• Ensure food safety and manage financial aspects of the kitchen.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

head chef - Embrace a Culture of Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately), Aberdeen

Client: Wagamama

Location: Aberdeen

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate 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 perform at their best while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

Requirements:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to emerging leaders.
• Dedicate to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equip your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Ensure food, health, and safety standards are maintained, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Create an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and belong, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Be 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 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% outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our program

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle to work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.