head chef - Inclusive Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated! In this role, you'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high culinary standards. With a focus on emotional intelligence and effective delegation, you'll cultivate a positive work environment that empowers emerging leaders. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and the opportunity to be recognized as a 'Wok Star'. If you're passionate about creating an inclusive kitchen culture, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and ensuring high food safety standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop team members through effective coaching.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain high standards.
• Ensure kitchen food safety and manage financial aspects like stock control.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Kitchen Food Safety

Financial Acumen

Problem Solving

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." We are looking for a Head Chef to join us and continue our journey of nourishing both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to excel and achieve outstanding results.

We'd Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience ensuring kitchen food safety, health standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected, valued, and able to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make effective decisions.

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 from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a "Wok Star" through our recognition program

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.