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

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; 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 Dartford. This role emphasizes the importance of diversity and individuality, where you'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards. You'll be responsible for coaching and developing your team while managing financial aspects and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. With a strong focus on creating a positive work environment, this opportunity offers a competitive bonus scheme and various perks, including private medical insurance and generous parental leave. Join a forward-thinking company that values personality and passion over perfection.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition through Wok Star program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience managing food safety and health standards.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Manage financial aspects like gross profit and stock control.
• Provide training and mentorship to develop leaders.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Building

Food Safety Management

Financial Performance Management

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

dartford, 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. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. We value personality and passion over perfection—be yourself, be Wagamama.

The role |

As a Head Chef, you'll motivate your team to deliver exceptional service, maintain high standards, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. You'll coach, develop, and support your team to achieve their best while driving performance and results.

Responsibilities include |

• Cultivating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation.
• Providing training, coaching, and mentorship to develop emerging leaders.
• Ensuring food, health, and safety standards are met and maintained.
• Managing financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Recruiting, developing, and nurturing your team members.
• Creating an environment where your team feels respected and valued, supporting their growth.
• Solving problems proactively and making quick, informed decisions.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize a positive, inclusive work culture and demonstrate emotional intelligence.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences and standards.
• Have experience managing food safety, health and safety, and financial performance.
• Focus on team building, recruitment, and ongoing development.
• Care about creating a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver.

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 and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents).
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition through our nationwide Wok Star 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.