head chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking culinary team as a Head Chef in Bedford, where you'll inspire excellence and foster a positive work environment. This innovative role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring each dish meets high standards while nurturing your team's growth and development. With a focus on inclusivity and emotional intelligence, you'll create an environment where everyone feels valued. Enjoy a competitive bonus scheme, access to earnings before payday, and various perks that make this position truly rewarding. Be part of an exciting culinary journey!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team and maintaining high food standards.
• Ability to cultivate a positive work culture and inspire team members.

Responsibilities

• Motivate the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain food safety standards and manage kitchen financials.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

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Head Chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Bedford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we're looking for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, inspiring excellence and fostering a positive work environment.

The role:

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to achieve their potential.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize cultivating an inclusive and positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences and ensuring all dishes meet high standards.
• Have experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development.
• Care about creating an environment where your team feels respected and valued.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver who can make quick 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 and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.