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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Chef, where you’ll inspire your team and create exceptional dining experiences. This role emphasizes emotional intelligence, inclusivity, and professional growth, allowing you to cultivate a positive work culture. With a strong commitment to food safety and financial performance, you’ll lead your team to thrive in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a range of enticing perks, including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance, while being part of an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.

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

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to inspire and coach team members for growth.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team members while driving performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem Solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

reading, 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

Three decades of embracing diversity, we don’t conform — we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a head manager 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 will coach and develop your team to excel while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

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, either through your efforts or by equipping your team with the 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, from recruitment to 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.

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: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• 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 scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.