head chef - Inclusive Work Culture Emphasis (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to inspire and lead a dynamic kitchen team. This full-time role emphasizes cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. As a Head Chef, you will coach your team, maintain high standards, and drive performance. Enjoy perks like a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. If you're a forward-thinking problem solver dedicated to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and ensuring high standards.
• Ability to coach and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead the kitchen team to exceed expectations.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and guest experience.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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Head Chef - Inclusive Work Culture Emphasis (Hiring Immediately), Gloucester

Client: wagamama

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full time

At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking 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 exceed expectations, maintain high standards, and deliver outstanding results. You will coach and develop your team, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment while driving performance.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive, 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 exceptional standards and your team is well-equipped to do so.
• Maintain impeccable food safety, health, and safety standards, understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an 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 quickly and make effective decisions.

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• 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 to treat 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 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

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