head chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic culinary team as a Head Chef at a forward-thinking restaurant chain, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. In this full-time role, you will lead and inspire your kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety and guest satisfaction. With a strong focus on coaching and developing future leaders, you will create an inclusive environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Enjoy perks such as a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and family-friendly policies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary setting.

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 outside of work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Recognition through nationwide programme

Pension schemes and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high standards for food safety and kitchen financials.
• Ability to inspire and develop a diverse kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Motivate and coach staff to achieve their potential.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Emotional Intelligence

Problem Solving

Coaching and Mentoring

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

Client: wagamama

Location: bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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, embracing our motto: be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a head chef to lead our kitchen team and inspire excellence.

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 staff to reach their potential.

If you |

• Prioritize fostering a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and empowering your team to do the same.
• Have experience maintaining high standards for food safety, health and safety, and understand kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, supporting personal and professional growth.
• Value creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and able to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

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 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 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 every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition through our nationwide programme: be known as a wok star

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.