head chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative culinary leadership role awaits in Stoke-on-Trent, where you will inspire and lead a talented kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This position offers the opportunity to create a positive and inclusive work environment while maintaining high food safety standards and financial management. With a strong emphasis on personal and professional growth, you will foster a culture of mentorship and development within your team. Enjoy a competitive bonus scheme, access to earnings before payday, and a range of family-friendly policies. Join a dynamic and recognized culinary team that values individuality and excellence.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annual bonus

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high performance standards.
• Strong focus on creating inclusive work environments and guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Motivate kitchen team to deliver outstanding service and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop staff, ensuring they are well-equipped and motivated.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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Head Chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent

Client: Wagamama

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, 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, coach and develop your staff, and maintain high performance standards to achieve excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation, providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped and motivated.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying 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 team members feel respected, valued, and able to flourish.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annual bonus
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• 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.