head chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. You'll lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional dining experiences while cultivating a positive work culture. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll ensure every dish meets high standards and empower your team through mentorship. Enjoy fantastic perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking environment that values individuality and diversity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Skilled in coaching and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team for performance and exceptional results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Development

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Manchester, 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 diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we prioritize personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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'll coach and develop your team to reach their full potential, driving performance and delivering exceptional results.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, allowing them to flourish in their careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work to treat 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 program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.