head chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative and inclusive dining experience as a Head Chef, where your leadership will inspire a passionate team. This role offers the chance to cultivate a vibrant work culture, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards while fostering personal and professional growth among your team members. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking establishment that values individuality and creativity, making a significant impact on the guest experience.

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 coach and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and financial management standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

lincoln, 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

Three decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a head manager to join us on our journey to nourish us all 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 excellent results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders is key, as you provide training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, either through your own efforts or by enabling your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding the financial aspects of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labor 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, allowing them to flourish 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 friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting persons)
• 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

In addition, 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 Disability Confident.