head chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative culinary leadership role awaits in a dynamic environment! As a Head Chef, you will inspire and lead a dedicated team to create unforgettable dining experiences. This position emphasizes emotional intelligence, team building, and maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and individuality, offering a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for personal growth. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and fostering a positive workplace, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and maintaining high food standards.
• Strong focus on team development and creating a positive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Building

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Job description

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

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Slough, 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, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We are seeking a Head Chef to inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintain high standards, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment.

The role:

As a Head Chef, you will lead your team to go above and beyond for our guests, coaching and developing staff, and ensuring performance excellence.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on team building and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our nationwide programme

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

Note: If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, a work permit may be required. Please check our blog for more info.

Applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. Do not provide bank or payment details.

Created on 08/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom