head chef - Inclusive Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. This exciting opportunity involves inspiring your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest food safety standards. You will play a crucial role in developing your team, fostering a positive and inclusive work culture, and driving performance. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this role offers a fantastic bonus scheme and a range of perks, including private medical insurance and free meals on shift. Join a vibrant team that celebrates individuality and diversity!

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

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and mentoring team members.
• Strong focus on food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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08.05.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection and call it "be you, be wagamama." We are looking for a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 reach their potential, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and 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 belongs, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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 to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• 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.