head chef - Embrace Diversity and Personality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. In this role, you'll lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while promoting personal and professional growth. With a focus on diversity and individuality, you'll foster a positive work environment, maintain high food safety standards, and manage financial aspects effectively. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for career advancement. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team and maintaining high standards.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to exceed expectations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Coaching and Mentoring

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Newport, 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 prioritize 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 continuously develop their skills. You will drive performance and deliver outstanding results.

If you |

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and empowering your team to do the same.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and 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 proactive 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 annually
• 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 parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for 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 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.