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

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

Job summary

Join an innovative and inclusive company as a Head Chef, where you'll lead a passionate team to deliver outstanding culinary experiences. This role emphasizes personal and professional growth, fostering a supportive environment for your team. With competitive bonuses and unique perks like free meals and private medical insurance, this is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic kitchen setting. Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and empowers its employees to excel in their careers.

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 maintaining high food safety and health standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop team members through coaching.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

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 difference and appreciate 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’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, maintaining high expectations and standards. You will coach and develop your team to excel while driving performance and delivering outstanding 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 exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like 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 belongs, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

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 your 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 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.