head chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking culinary team as a Head Chef in Warrington, where your leadership will inspire excellence and creativity in the kitchen. This role offers the chance to cultivate an inclusive work culture while ensuring every dish meets high standards. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll coach emerging leaders and drive performance. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic restaurant environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties throughout the year

Nationwide recognition as a Wok Star

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary leadership and team management.
• Strong focus on food safety and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your culinary team to exceed expectations.
• Maintain high food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Financial Performance Understanding

Inclusive Work Culture

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Head Chef - Innovative Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Warrington, Cheshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

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 appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Head Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to reach their potential while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance, and proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

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% outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• 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.