head chef - Inclusive and Diverse Work Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Bradford. This exciting role emphasizes creating an inclusive and diverse work environment, where you'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll coach emerging leaders while maintaining high culinary standards. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. Join a company that values individuality and fosters a positive work culture, making every day a rewarding experience.

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 schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards while managing costs.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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Head Chef - Inclusive and Diverse Work Environment (Hiring Immediately), Bradford

Client: wagamama

Location: Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Head Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to 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 excellent 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 delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

We'd love to hear from you

What'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 — anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a Wok Star through our recognition programme

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.