head chef - Embrace Diversity and Personality (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; 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 Belfast. This full-time role emphasizes diversity and personality, encouraging individuality and fostering a positive work culture. You'll be responsible for motivating your team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high culinary standards. With a competitive bonus scheme and numerous perks, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant restaurant environment. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are dedicated to team development, we want to hear from you!

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 programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Skilled in training and mentoring emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead kitchen team to deliver outstanding results.
• Ensure dishes meet high standards and maintain food safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

head chef | full time

We celebrate diversity and personality at wagamama — appreciating individuality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, 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 excel, maintain standards, and deliver outstanding results. You will coach and develop your team, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

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 providing excellent guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Are experienced in maintaining food safety, health standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor 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.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think 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 every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• 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.

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