head chef - Embrace Diversity and Personality (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef at a renowned restaurant chain in Guildford. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while fostering a positive work culture. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll have the chance to implement high food safety standards and manage kitchen operations effectively. Enjoy a range of benefits, including generous bonuses, private medical insurance, and a supportive family-friendly policy. Embrace your individuality and contribute to a dynamic culinary environment where your leadership can truly shine.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Nationwide recognition programme

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food and safety standards.
• Ability to inspire and coach team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire your team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop your team while driving performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Development

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Job description

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

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and personality, appreciating individuality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. 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 reach their potential while 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. Your influence and empowerment skills will shine as you train, coach, and mentor emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards through your efforts and team development.
• Have experience maintaining high food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and 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 belongs, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make sound decisions.

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% 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 persons)
• 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

In addition, 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.