head chef - Embrace Diversity and Personality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Chef, where diversity and personality are celebrated. In this full-time role, you'll lead a passionate team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high culinary standards. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll cultivate an inclusive environment that empowers your team. Enjoy a variety of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic kitchen environment!

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 work

26 weeks full pay for new parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and ensuring high standards.
• Ability to coach and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

Problem Solving

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head chef - Embrace Diversity and Personality (Hiring Immediately), Cardiff

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to perform at their best, 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 influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring each dish meets high standards, whether through your efforts or your team's skills and mindset.
• 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 flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside 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 try 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.