head chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic culinary team as a Head Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This role offers the opportunity to inspire and lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while fostering a positive work culture. Enjoy benefits such as a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and unique family-friendly policies. Be part of an innovative company that values your contributions and offers continuous development opportunities. If you're a forward-thinking leader with a passion for culinary excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Strong focus on team development and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Motivate kitchen team to deliver outstanding service and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team members for personal and professional growth.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

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head chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

Client: wagamama

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

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—be yourself, be Wagamama. We are seeking a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences.

The Role:

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to deliver outstanding service, maintain high standards, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. You will coach and develop your team, 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 excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial metrics such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, allowing them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• 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
• An 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
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition programme

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.