head chef - Embrace Diversity and Personality (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in a vibrant and inclusive environment. This role emphasizes the importance of personality over perfection, where you'll inspire your team, maintain high standards, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll cultivate a positive work culture while ensuring operational excellence. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. Join a company that celebrates diversity and values every individual.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team with a focus on high standards.
• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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Head Chef - Embrace Diversity and Personality (Hiring Immediately), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: Wagamama

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, 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 difference and individuality, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for 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 deliver outstanding service, maintain high standards, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. You will coach, develop, and performance-manage your team to achieve their best and ensure operational excellence.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation, providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring all dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
• 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, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions 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 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 to treat your friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience 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.