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

JR United Kingdom; Preston; 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 a vibrant and inclusive environment. This full-time role emphasizes the importance of diversity and individuality, allowing you to inspire and cultivate talent while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on high standards, coaching, and team development, you'll play a key role in maintaining food safety and financial management. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a supportive family-friendly policy. If you're a forward-thinking leader passionate about culinary excellence, this opportunity is perfect 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 policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to train and mentor emerging leaders in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Motivate the kitchen team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards while managing costs.

Skills

Leadership and Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management (Gross Profit, Stock Control)

Emotional Intelligence

Problem Solving

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, 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 exceptional standards and a positive work environment.

The role |

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to deliver outstanding guest experiences, maintain high standards, and develop your team members through coaching and mentorship.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize cultivating an inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and empowering emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring each dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an environment where your team feels respected and valued.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

Wok’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 of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• First to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a Wok Star

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.