head chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative culinary leadership role awaits you as a Head Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. This position emphasizes the importance of a positive and inclusive work culture, where your leadership will inspire a dedicated team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on training and mentoring, you'll cultivate emerging leaders while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. Enjoy a range of enticing perks, including a generous bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits, while being part of a forward-thinking company that values diversity and personal growth. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this opportunity is perfect 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 for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a head chef role with a focus on team leadership and guest satisfaction.
• Strong understanding of kitchen financials and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead the kitchen team to deliver high standards.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences by maintaining food quality.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Brighton, 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 difference and prioritize personality over perfection. We are looking for a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards and excellent guest experiences.

The role:

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to exceed expectations, coach and develop their skills, and deliver outstanding results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team to do the same.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify 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 team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

We'd love to hear from you

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 – anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 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 programme

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

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