head chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative culinary leadership opportunity awaits in Coventry! As a Head Chef, you'll inspire a dynamic kitchen team at a renowned restaurant chain, fostering a culture of excellence and inclusivity. This role offers the chance to lead culinary creativity, ensure high standards, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on team development and a supportive work environment, you’ll enjoy a range of enticing perks, including a generous bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies. Join a forward-thinking team that values individuality and growth!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free shift food

50% off for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a head chef role leading a kitchen team.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences through quality dishes.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Kitchen Financial Management

Job description

Head Chef | Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Coventry

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Coventry, 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 believe in appreciating personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences.

The role:

• Inspire your team to exceed expectations, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing staff to achieve their best.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation, while providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring all dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking 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 your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free shift food 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)
• Opportunity to experience our new menus early
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.