head chef - Inclusive Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant and inclusive environment. This role is pivotal in inspiring your team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and operational excellence. You will cultivate a positive workplace culture, focusing on training and mentoring emerging leaders. With a competitive bonus scheme and numerous perks, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting where creativity and teamwork thrive.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Training and Mentoring

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Head Chef - Inclusive Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: wagamama

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection. 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 continuously develop your team’s skills. You will drive performance and ensure operational excellence.

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 excellence in guest experience, ensuring each dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an environment where your team feels respected, valued, and able to flourish.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions on your feet.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000/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) and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• First access to 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

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

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