head chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative and inclusive company seeks a Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes personal and professional growth, ensuring exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction. You will cultivate a positive work culture, coach emerging leaders, and maintain high food safety standards. With a strong focus on team development and a commitment to excellence, you will play a pivotal role in creating memorable dining experiences. Join a forward-thinking organization that celebrates individuality and fosters a sense of belonging for all team members.

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

National recognition programme

Pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and team leadership.
• Strong focus on guest experience and food quality.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure high standards of food safety and kitchen performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentorship

Food Safety Standards

Team Building

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Management Training

Job description

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three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a head manager to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul

The role |

as a head chef you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, keeping expectations + standards high. you will be continuously coaching + developing your team to be the best they can be whilst driving performance and deliver amazing results

if you |

• prioritise cultivating a positive + inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders shines through as you provide brilliant training, coaching, and mentorship
• are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to exceptional standards whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset
• are experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless, understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control + labour costs, spotting opportunities and proactively
• focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, you are committed to fostering personal and professional growth among your team members
• you care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong, allowing them to nourish + flourish in their role and career
• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

we'd love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you |

• bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• access up to 30% of your earnings before pay day with wagestream
• private medical insurance
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer all the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

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