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

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

Job summary

An innovative restaurant chain is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Birmingham. This role emphasizes diversity and individuality, where you'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high culinary standards. You'll have the opportunity to coach and develop emerging leaders, ensuring a positive and inclusive work environment. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. If you're passionate about creating a thriving team culture and delivering top-notch cuisine, 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 meals outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to cultivate a positive and inclusive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Motivate kitchen team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Team Building

Problem Solving

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Birmingham, 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

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality, valuing personality over perfection—it's about being you, being Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring exceptional standards and a positive, inclusive work environment.

The role |

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to deliver outstanding guest experiences, maintain high standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. You will coach, develop, and empower your team to excel and achieve excellent results.

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 delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

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% off outside of work to treat your 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 experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.