head chef - Embrace Diversity and Personality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative and inclusive company as a Head Chef, where your leadership will inspire a diverse kitchen team. This role emphasizes the importance of individuality and teamwork, ensuring that every dish meets high standards while fostering a positive work environment. Enjoy an array of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy. Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values its employees and encourages personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food for family and friends

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong focus on training, coaching, and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

3

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—it's about being yourself, be wagamama. We are seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and continue our journey of nourishing both body and soul.

The Role |

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and fostering a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and ensure outstanding results.

About You |

• Prioritize cultivating an inclusive and positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Committed to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Experienced in maintaining food safety, health and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focused on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• 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 annual bonus
• 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 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 each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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.