head chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to lead its kitchen team in Sheffield. This exciting role involves inspiring and mentoring a diverse team while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. You will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering a positive, inclusive work culture. With a focus on team development and operational excellence, this position offers a competitive salary, attractive bonuses, and a range of perks that promote work-life balance and personal growth. Join a dynamic environment where your culinary skills and leadership can shine.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Strong focus on guest experiences and team development.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and develop the kitchen team to achieve outstanding results.
• Ensure high food safety and quality standards are met.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We are looking for a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, maintaining high standards and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role:

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to excel, ensuring high standards and continuous development. You will coach, develop, and drive performance to achieve outstanding results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering growth and inclusion.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

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

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