head chef - Embrace Diversity and Personality (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; 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 Basingstoke. This role emphasizes the importance of diversity and personality, fostering a culture where every team member feels valued. You will be responsible for maintaining high food and safety standards while inspiring your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary environment. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and access to earnings before payday, making this an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Motivate team to exceed guest expectations and uphold standards.
• Focus on team development and creating an inclusive environment.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Chef - Embrace Diversity and Personality (Hiring Immediately), Basingstoke

Client: wagamama

Location: Basingstoke

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

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 appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for a Head Chef to inspire our team and deliver exceptional experiences, nourishing both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to exceed guest expectations, uphold high standards, and continuously develop your team’s skills while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is equipped to do the same.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• 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 flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions on your feet.

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you:

• 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% outside of work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

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.