head chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary sector is seeking a passionate head chef to lead their kitchen team in Cardiff. This role emphasizes creating a positive and inclusive work environment while delivering exceptional guest experiences. You'll be responsible for coaching your team, maintaining high food safety standards, and managing kitchen finances. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, this position offers numerous perks, including a generous bonus scheme and a family-friendly policy. Join this innovative team and make a significant impact on the dining experience!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

Nationwide recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in training and mentoring kitchen staff.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop the kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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cardiff, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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head chef | full time | tunbridge wells

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 looking for a head manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role:

As a head chef, you'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to be their best, driving performance and delivering excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying 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 valued, 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 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 of work to share with friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition through our wok star program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.