head chef - Embrace Diversity and Personality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative and inclusive restaurant chain is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in York. This role emphasizes the importance of personality and diversity, allowing you to inspire your team and create exceptional dining experiences. You'll be responsible for maintaining high standards in food quality and safety while fostering a positive work culture. With generous perks including a substantial bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and industry-leading family-friendly policies, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Skilled in training, coaching, and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Title: Head Chef - Embrace Diversity and Personality (Hiring Immediately), York

Client: Wagamama

Location: York

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 differences and embrace personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama". We are looking for a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences.

The Role:

• Inspire your team to go the extra mile, maintaining high expectations and standards.
• Coach and develop your team to reach their full potential, driving performance and delivering outstanding results.

About You:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Committed to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards and your team is well-equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, with a good understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift (anything from our menu) and 50% outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our recognition program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.