head chef - Embrace Diversity and Personality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive kitchen as a Head Chef, where your leadership will inspire a team dedicated to culinary excellence. In this role, you will cultivate a positive work culture, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards while nurturing your team's growth. Enjoy a dynamic environment with industry-leading benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance. This is your opportunity to thrive in a forward-thinking company that values individuality and diversity, making a real impact in the culinary world.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high food standards.
• Strong focus on team development and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and quality.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

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, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be wagamama." We are seeking 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 exceed expectations, maintain high 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 committed to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, allowing them to thrive.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• First access to our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.