Head Chef: Lead a Fresh, Fast-Paced Kitchen Team

wagamama; Hereford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £8,000

£200 monthly Wagamama spend

Private medical insurance

50% off Wagamama meals outside of work

Free meals on shift

Early access to earned pay with WagE

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay—

First access to new menus

Discounts across brands

Job summary

wagamama is seeking a head chef to lead their kitchen in the United Kingdom. You will run the kitchen, manage a team, ensure every bowl meets high standards, and demonstrate pride in the food and service.

You’ll foster a culture where staff feel seen and valued while pushing for continuous improvement. In this role you’ll guide prep to plate, coach growth, stay poised under pressure, and help shape the guest experience with energy and big flavours.

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience running a kitchen from prep to service.
• Strong focus on quality and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen like it’s your own and lead the team.
• Maintain top quality of every dish every service.
• Coach the team to grow in confidence and skill.
• Stay calm under pressure and move fast when needed.
• Create a workplace where staff feel valued and guests taste pride.
• Spot and implement continuous improvements across ops.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Kaizen mindset

Job description

wagamama is seeking a head chef to lead their kitchen in the United Kingdom. You will run the kitchen, manage a team, ensure every bowl meets high standards, and demonstrate pride in the food and service.

You’ll foster a culture where staff feel seen and valued while pushing for continuous improvement. In this role you’ll guide prep to plate, coach growth, stay poised under pressure, and help shape the guest experience with energy and big flavours.