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

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive kitchen team as a Head Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. This role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and maintaining high culinary standards while fostering a positive work environment. You will be responsible for ensuring guest satisfaction through exceptional food quality and team development. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and family-friendly policies. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to coach and mentor emerging leaders in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

woking, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences.

The role:

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to go above and beyond, maintaining high expectations and standards. You will coach and develop your team, driving performance and delivering outstanding results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize fostering a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped to do so.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, supporting their personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.

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, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 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 every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.