head chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team. In this exciting role, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. As a forward-thinking leader, you will cultivate a positive and inclusive work culture that empowers your team to thrive. With a generous bonus scheme and a range of perks, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about culinary excellence and team development. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership will make a meaningful impact.

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

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and ensuring high standards.
• Ability to cultivate a positive work culture and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop the kitchen team to deliver exceptional results.
• Ensure food safety standards and manage kitchen financial performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Guest Experience Excellence

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

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 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 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 feel 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

Wok’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 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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