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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Basildon. This exciting role emphasizes individuality and diversity, inviting you to inspire and develop your team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You'll maintain high food safety standards and manage financial metrics, creating a positive and inclusive work culture. With a generous bonus scheme and various perks, this opportunity promises personal and professional growth in a vibrant culinary environment. If you're passionate about fostering talent and delivering excellence, this role is perfect 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 food outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Strong focus on team development and creating a positive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Motivate the kitchen team to deliver outstanding service and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team members to achieve their best.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Metrics Understanding

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Food Safety Certification

Job description

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Head Chef - Embrace a Culture of Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately), Basildon

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

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, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring exceptional standards and guest experiences. Join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to deliver outstanding service, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach, develop, and performance-manage your team to achieve their best.

If you |

• Prioritize creating an inclusive, positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring all dishes meet high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an environment where your team feels respected, valued, and able to flourish in their careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

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 your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the first to experience 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 entitlement, 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.