head chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Stockport. This role emphasizes creating a positive work environment, delivering excellence in guest experiences, and maintaining high food safety standards. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking leader who prioritizes team development and inclusivity. With exciting perks like a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to train, coach, and mentor team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain food safety standards and manage kitchen finances.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full-time | Tunbridge Wells

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we prioritize personality over perfection—what we call "be you, be Wagamama." We are looking for a Head Chef to lead our team and continue our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role:

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to excel and achieve outstanding 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 influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining 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, fostering 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, 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
• 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 of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be among the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our national recognition program

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

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Created on 08/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom