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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. You will lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and exceptional service. With a focus on fostering a positive work culture, you will mentor emerging leaders while managing financial performance and food safety standards. This role offers a competitive bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and numerous perks, making it an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals looking to make a significant impact in a vibrant environment.

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 outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience in managing food safety and health standards.
• Ability to coach and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Oversee financial aspects including stock control and profitability.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Management

Financial Performance Analysis

Coaching and Mentoring

Problem Solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

high wycombe, 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. 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 their skills, and maintain high standards in food quality, safety, and hygiene. You will also oversee financial aspects such as stock control, labour costs, and profitability.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize fostering a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences by ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Have experience managing food safety, health standards, and financial performance, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, supporting their personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What’s in it for you |

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

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.