head chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef, where you'll inspire culinary excellence and foster a positive work culture. In this full-time role, you will lead your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food safety standards. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. Be part of a forward-thinking environment that values individuality and personal growth, where your contributions will make a significant impact on both your team and the dining experience.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high standards in food safety and health.
• Ability to coach and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire your team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Team Development

Problem Solving

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08.05.2025

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Head Chef | Full Time | Tunbridge Wells

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value 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 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 achieving excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders by providing exceptional training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring each dish meets exceptional standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining high standards in food safety, health, and safety, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, 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 valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

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
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

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 the Disability Confident scheme.