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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Bournemouth. This role emphasizes diversity and individuality, allowing you to inspire your team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You'll be responsible for maintaining high standards in food quality and safety, managing kitchen operations, and fostering a positive work environment. With a focus on team development and financial management, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant restaurant setting. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers attractive perks, including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in managing food safety and health standards.
• Proven track record in team building and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high food quality.
• Manage kitchen operations, including financial performance and stock control.

Skills

Team Building

Food Safety Management

Financial Management

Emotional Intelligence

Problem Solving

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bournemouth, 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 difference and individuality, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences.

The role:

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to deliver outstanding service, coach and develop team members, and maintain high standards in food quality, safety, and cleanliness. You will also be responsible for managing kitchen operations, including financial performance, stock control, and labour costs.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating an inclusive and positive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation.
• Are committed to delivering excellent guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food preparation.
• Have experience in managing food safety, health and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit and labour costs.
• Focus on team building, recruitment, and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• Are a proactive problem solver who can think quickly and make decisions confidently.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our 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.