head chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef at a renowned restaurant chain, where your leadership will inspire excellence and foster a positive work culture. In this dynamic role, you'll not only maintain high culinary standards but also mentor emerging leaders, ensuring every dish delights guests. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance, while being part of a company that values diversity and personal growth. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive environment.

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

Wagamama parties

National recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team and maintaining high standards.
• Strong focus on guest experience and team development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team while maintaining high standards.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences and uphold food safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentoring

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

Job description

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chesterfield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time | Tunbridge Wells

At wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high 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 fostering a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisive 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
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (full pay for 26 weeks and half pay for 13 weeks 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
• National recognition as a wok star through our programme

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

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.