head chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative culinary leadership opportunity awaits you as a Head Chef in a vibrant kitchen environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and diversity, where you will inspire your team to create exceptional dining experiences. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will nurture emerging leaders while maintaining high standards in food safety and guest satisfaction. Enjoy a range of enticing perks, including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance, all while being part of a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the culinary world!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain food safety and financial management standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. Our philosophy is to appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama.

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 achieve their best, driving performance and delivering outstanding results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize fostering a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders by providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, whether through your own efforts or by empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining high standards in food safety, health and safety, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including 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 your team feels respected and that they belong, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making 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 — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• 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 entitlements, 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.