head chef - Embrace Diversity and Personality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef in a renowned restaurant chain. This role emphasizes the importance of individuality and diversity, fostering a culture where every team member can thrive. You'll lead a talented kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest food safety standards. With competitive bonuses and a range of attractive perks, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial management in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to maintain high standards and deliver outstanding results.
• Ensure every dish meets high standards through personal efforts and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Team Development

Job description

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Coventry, 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

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we prioritize personality over perfection—be yourself, be wagamama. We are looking for a Head Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to excel while driving performance and achieving outstanding results.

If you |

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering 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 developing your team’s skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an environment where your team feels respected and belongs, 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

What's in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year
• 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 for 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 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.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.