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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Nottingham. This exciting role emphasizes the importance of diversity and individuality, creating an inclusive environment while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team, uphold high food quality and safety standards, and manage kitchen finances effectively. With a strong focus on team development, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the culinary experience in a vibrant restaurant setting. Join a forward-thinking company that values personality and creativity in the kitchen!

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free shift food and 50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension and holiday benefits

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high food quality standards.
• Strong skills in financial management and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Motivate the kitchen team to deliver outstanding service and maintain high standards.
• Oversee food quality, health and safety standards, and manage financial aspects.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Building

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Work abroad, Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and 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 high standards and exceptional guest experiences.

The Role:

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to deliver outstanding service, maintain high expectations and standards, and develop your team’s skills through coaching and mentorship. You will also oversee food quality, health and safety standards, and manage financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.

Ideal Candidate:

• Prioritizes a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation.
• Dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences and ensuring food quality.
• Experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and managing kitchen finances.
• Committed to team building, recruitment, and staff development.
• Creates an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• Forward-thinking problem solver who can make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free shift food and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 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 with VIP guests
• National recognition as a wok star
• Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, long service awards

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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Created on 08/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom