head chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that celebrates individuality and nurtures talent. As a Head Chef, you'll lead a passionate team in delivering exceptional dining experiences while fostering a positive and inclusive work culture. This role offers the opportunity to influence emerging leaders through mentorship and training, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards. With a generous bonus scheme and a host of benefits, this position not only allows you to showcase your culinary skills but also supports your professional growth in a vibrant environment. Be part of a team that values respect, creativity, and excellence.

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

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high culinary standards.
• Strong background in food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop kitchen team to achieve exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are consistently met.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

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 delivering amazing results.

If you |

• Prioritize 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 excellent 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 maintained, understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control + labour costs, spotting opportunities, and proactively managing them.
• 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.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected + that they belong, allowing them to nourish + flourish in their role and career.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

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 – 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 benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

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