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

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; 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 Northampton. This role emphasizes the importance of diversity and individuality, fostering a positive work culture while delivering exceptional guest experiences. As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team, uphold high standards, and manage kitchen financials effectively. With competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a vibrant environment. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and coaching skills to develop kitchen team.
• Expertise in kitchen financials and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure high food safety and health standards are maintained.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Food Safety Standards

Job description

Job Title: Head Chef - Embrace a Culture of Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately), Northampton

Client: Wagamama

Location: Northampton, 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 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:

• Inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, maintaining high expectations and standards.
• Coach and develop your team to reach their full potential, driving performance and delivering excellent results.

About You:

• You prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation.
• You are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences and ensuring food, health, and safety standards are met.
• You understand kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot opportunities for improvement.
• You focus on building and nurturing your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• You care about creating an environment where your team feels respected and valued.
• You are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

What We Offer:

• 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 and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition through our Wok Star program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.