head chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative culinary leadership opportunity awaits you as a Head Chef in Ipswich. This role invites you to inspire and lead a passionate kitchen team at a well-known restaurant chain. You will create a positive work environment, ensuring high standards of food quality and guest experiences. With a focus on team development, you will coach emerging leaders while maintaining impeccable health and safety standards. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies. Join a forward-thinking team that values individuality and diversity, and make a meaningful impact in the culinary world.

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 throughout the year

Nationwide recognition as a wok star

Pension schemes and holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Motivate and lead kitchen team to deliver high standards.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences and team development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.
• Drive performance and foster team growth.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Ipswich

Job Category: Other

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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 — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for 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 continuously develop your team’s skills. You will drive performance and ensure excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating 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 exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Cultivate 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 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 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 every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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.