head chef - Inclusive Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Chef, where you'll inspire a dynamic kitchen team and foster an inclusive culture. This role offers the chance to lead culinary excellence while ensuring every dish meets high standards. Enjoy a vibrant work environment with exciting perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to thrive in your culinary career.

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

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Strong focus on guest experience and team development.

Responsibilities

• Motivate the kitchen team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Ensure operational excellence and high food safety standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Chef - Inclusive Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection—it's all about being you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring exceptional standards and a positive, inclusive work environment.

The role:

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to deliver outstanding guest experiences, maintain high standards, and drive performance. You will coach and develop your team to reach their full potential while ensuring operational excellence.

About you:

• You prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• You are committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring all dishes meet high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• You have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• You focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• You care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• You are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions 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
• 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 for friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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.