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

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Chef in Coventry, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food safety standards. You'll be responsible for coaching your team, fostering their growth, and creating a positive work culture. With a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and other perks, this position is perfect for proactive leaders eager to make a difference in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial aspects of kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure every dish meets quality standards and manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Coaching and Mentoring

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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4

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, we are looking for a head chef to lead our kitchen team. Our philosophy is to appreciate personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. Join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a head chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential while driving performance and achieving great results.

If you |

• Prioritize creating 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 committed to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including 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 environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick decisions on your feet.

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% off outside of work to treat your 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

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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.