head chef - Embrace Diversity and Personality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Slough. This full-time role emphasizes diversity and personality, creating an inclusive work culture while maintaining high standards of food safety and guest experiences. You'll coach and develop your team, ensuring they reach their full potential. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy. If you're a proactive problem solver with a flair for culinary excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and ensuring high standards.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills for team development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain food safety and health standards while managing costs.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and personality over perfection—it's about being yourself. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring exceptional standards and a positive work environment.

The Role:

• Inspire your team to deliver outstanding guest experiences, maintaining high expectations and standards.
• Coach and develop your team to reach their full potential, driving performance and delivering excellent results.

About You:

• Prioritize creating an inclusive, positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Ensure food safety, health and safety standards are maintained, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on team building and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Value creating an environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to flourish.
• Are a proactive problem solver who can 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 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• First to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition programme

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holidays, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

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