head chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive culture where every team member can thrive. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety while nurturing your team's growth. With exciting perks like a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for personal development, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in a well-respected restaurant chain. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team empowerment, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Brand-new menu experiences

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and developing kitchen teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure kitchen standards meet health and safety regulations.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

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head chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), watford, hertfordshire

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 whole 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 continuous 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, keeping expectations + standards high. you will be continuously coaching + developing your team to be the best they can be whilst driving performance and deliver amazing results

if you |

• prioritise cultivating a positive + inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders shines through as you provide brilliant training, coaching, and mentorship
• are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to exceptional standards whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset
• are experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless, understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control + labour costs, spotting opportunities and proactively
• focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, you are committed to fostering personal and professional growth among your team members
• you care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong, allowing them to nourish + flourish in their role and career
• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

we'd love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you |

• bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• access up to 30% of your earnings before pay day with wagestream
• private medical insurance
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer all the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

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