head chef - Inclusive Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef at a renowned restaurant chain, where individuality is celebrated. As a Head Chef, you will lead and inspire your team, ensuring exceptional culinary experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. This role offers a unique opportunity to cultivate a positive work culture, develop emerging leaders, and enjoy a range of exciting perks including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a kitchen environment.
• Ability to maintain high food safety and hygiene 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

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

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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 prioritize personality over perfection—"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 delivering outstanding 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 at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor 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 valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 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 program

Additionally, 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.

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Created on 08/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom