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

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; 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. In this dynamic role, you will lead a passionate team, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards while fostering a positive work culture. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll empower your team through mentorship and effective delegation. Enjoy a range of enticing benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food and safety standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards and coach team for excellence.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Problem Solving

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

Client: Wagamama

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Head Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a Head Chef, you’ll inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to excel and achieve great results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You will influence and empower emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

We'd love to hear from you

Wagamama’s benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• 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 to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, 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.