head chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative culinary leadership role awaits you at a renowned establishment, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. As a Head Chef, you will inspire and lead your team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food safety and quality. This position offers a unique opportunity to cultivate an inclusive work culture, develop emerging leaders, and enjoy a range of attractive perks including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance. Join a forward-thinking company that values its team members and provides numerous growth opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

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 leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Strong focus on guest experiences and team development.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and coach your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

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

Client: wagamama

Location: maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on appreciating personality over perfection — be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a Head Chef to inspire our team and uphold our standards, contributing to a nourishing experience from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Head Chef, you will motivate your team to exceed guest expectations, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and deliver excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize cultivating an inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• Are a proactive 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 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 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
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, 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.