head chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; 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. In this full-time role, you will lead a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while fostering a positive work environment. You'll be instrumental in coaching and developing your team, prioritizing guest experiences, and managing kitchen operations effectively. With a variety of perks, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and a rewarding career 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 outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition through Wok Star program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and leading teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage kitchen finances and ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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wagamama

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

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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 individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants worldwide. We are seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team.

The role |

As a Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and fostering a positive work environment. You'll coach and develop your team to reach their full potential while ensuring operational excellence.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize creating an inclusive, positive work culture through emotional intelligence and effective delegation, providing training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences and ensuring food quality and safety standards are met.
• Have experience managing kitchen finances, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on team building and professional development, fostering growth among team members.
• Value creating an environment where team members feel respected and belong.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition through our nationwide Wok Star program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.