head chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative culinary leader as a Head Chef in Northampton. This role is all about inspiring a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high culinary standards. You'll have the opportunity to cultivate a positive work culture, coach emerging leaders, and ensure every dish is a delight. With a bonus scheme and numerous perks, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a vibrant restaurant environment. If you're a forward-thinking problem solver ready to make an impact, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a culinary team and maintaining high standards.
• Strong focus on guest experience and team empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and coach the culinary team to exceed expectations.
• Ensure food safety and financial standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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Head Chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Northampton

Client: wagamama

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

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 personality over perfection. We are looking for a Head Chef to inspire your team, maintain high standards, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a Head Chef, you'll motivate your team to exceed expectations, coach and develop talent, and ensure excellent performance and results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team to do the same.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

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 to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience 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, 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.