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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate head chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes creating a positive and inclusive work environment while delivering exceptional guest experiences. You'll coach and mentor your team, ensuring high food safety standards and financial performance. With a generous bonus scheme and various perks, this is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a supportive and innovative atmosphere. Join a company that values personality over perfection and be part of a journey that nourishes from bowl to soul.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a head chef role, leading and inspiring a team.
• Strong focus on food safety and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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head chef - Inclusive and Diverse Work Environment (Hiring Immediately), leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 differences 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 will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations while maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to perform at their best, driving performance and achieving 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 an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot opportunities for improvement.
• 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 belong, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

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 from our menu 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
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national 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.