head chef - Inclusive Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. In this full-time role, you will inspire your team to prioritize guest experience and maintain high culinary standards. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will cultivate a positive work culture while ensuring food safety and financial performance. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. Join us on a journey to nourish all from bowl to soul, and be recognized as a wok star in our national program.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to maintain high standards and deliver excellent results.
• Cultivate a positive and inclusive work culture.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Guest Experience Excellence

Problem Solving

Job description

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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head chef | full time

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 continuously to be the best they can be 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 shines through as you provide excellent 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 maintaining your kitchen’s food, health, and safety standards, understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, spotting opportunities, and proactively addressing issues.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, committed to fostering personal and professional growth among your team members.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and they belong, enabling them to nourish and 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% off outside of work to treat your friends and 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 new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests.
• Be recognized nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition program.

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.