head chef - Embrace Diversity and Personality (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Chef, where diversity and personality are celebrated. In this role, you will lead a passionate team to deliver outstanding guest experiences while maintaining high food safety and health standards. Enjoy a range of fantastic perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. This is an exciting opportunity to foster a positive work culture and empower emerging leaders in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a thriving team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside work meals

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties throughout the year

Recognition programme

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food safety and health standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop a team for exceptional performance.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop team members to reach their potential.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Financial Management

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

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wagamama

Location:

Ipswich

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Other

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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—be yourself, be Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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 will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you 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 dedicated to delivering an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food safety, health standards, and understanding financial aspects like 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, valued, and able 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—anything 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.