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

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Norwich. This role emphasizes individuality and diversity, where you will inspire your team to achieve exceptional standards in food preparation and guest satisfaction. You'll be responsible for fostering a positive work environment, mentoring emerging leaders, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. With a generous bonus scheme and a variety of perks, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary setting. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant individuals

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Recognition programme for staff

Pension schemes and holiday leave

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to foster a positive work culture and develop emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and coach kitchen team to deliver outstanding service.
• Ensure food quality meets high standards and manage financial aspects.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Norwich

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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring exceptional standards and guest satisfaction.

The Role:

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to deliver outstanding service, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach, develop, and performance-manage your team to achieve their best, driving results and continuous improvement.

About You:

• You prioritize creating an inclusive and positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• You are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• You have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, proactively identifying opportunities.
• You focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• You care about creating an environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• You are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make effective decisions.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• 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 for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national 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.