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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant group as a Head Chef in Milton Keynes, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. You will lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. With a focus on training and development, you'll empower your team to excel and create exceptional dining experiences. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary setting.

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 expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition program for wok stars

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high food standards.
• Ability to train and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and safety are maintained.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Coaching and Mentoring

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Milton Keynes

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 individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on appreciating personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to excel and achieve outstanding results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating 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 excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to flourish.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make sound decisions.

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 — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

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 Disability Confident.