head chef - Embrace Diversity and Personality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Norwich. This role emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and the importance of personal growth within the culinary field. You'll be responsible for inspiring your team, maintaining high food safety standards, and ensuring every dish meets exceptional quality. With a commitment to fostering a positive work culture, this position offers numerous perks, including a substantial bonus scheme and generous family-friendly policies. If you're a forward-thinking leader eager to make a difference, 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

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Strong focus on team development and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional results.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards while managing costs.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Coaching and Mentorship

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Norwich

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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection. 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 go the extra mile, maintain high expectations and standards, and continuously coach and develop your staff to achieve their best while delivering 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. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• 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 belongs, enabling them to nourish and flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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% outside of work to treat your friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• 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

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

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