head chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative dining establishment seeks a dynamic Head Chef to lead a passionate kitchen team. This role emphasizes creating a positive work culture, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high food safety standards. As a Head Chef, you'll inspire and mentor emerging leaders while driving performance and achieving excellent results. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and the opportunity to be recognized as a wok star. Join a forward-thinking company committed to inclusivity and excellence in the culinary world.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to train and mentor team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team members for personal and professional growth.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Problem Solving

Job description

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wagamama

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dartford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a Head Chef, you’ll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We’re looking for someone who |

• Prioritizes creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Is dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with the skills and mindset to do so.
• Has experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understands kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Focuses on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Cares about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Is a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

We’d love to hear from you

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% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, 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.