head chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative culinary leadership role awaits you at a renowned restaurant chain in Shrewsbury. As a Head Chef, you'll inspire and lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences. Your expertise in culinary leadership, team management, and food safety will be pivotal in creating a positive and inclusive work culture. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. Join a forward-thinking company that values personality and fosters personal and professional growth for its team members.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant individuals

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Recognition programme

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary leadership and team management.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead the kitchen team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Coach and develop team members, fostering a positive work environment.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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

Client: wagamama

Location: shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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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 difference and 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 excel, maintain high standards, and deliver outstanding results. You will coach and develop your team, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food safety, health and safety standards, and understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, supporting their personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions under pressure.

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 individuals
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide 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.