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

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

Job summary

An innovative and inclusive restaurant chain is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Chelmsford. This role offers the opportunity to inspire a diverse group of chefs while ensuring exceptional guest experiences through high food safety standards and team development. With a focus on emotional intelligence and mentorship, you'll cultivate a thriving work culture. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and the chance to experience new menus first. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food and health safety standards.
• Ability to train and mentor emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Motivate team to excel and maintain high standards.
• Ensure operational excellence and foster a positive work environment.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Development

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Coaching and Mentoring

Job description

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

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Chelmsford

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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be wagamama". We are looking for a Head Chef to inspire our team and deliver exceptional guest experiences, ensuring high standards in food, safety, and team development.

The role:

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to excel, maintain high standards, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and ensure operational excellence.

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 training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive.
• Are a proactive 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
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy — 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our recognition program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.