Head Chef — Lead a Fresh Kitchen, Grow Team, Earn Perks

wagamama; Brighton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £8,000 annual bonus

Private medical insurance

50% off wagamama outside of work

Free meals on shift

Earned pay access (wagestream)

Maternity/paternity pay 26/13 weeks

Early menu access

Discounts at other brands

Job summary

wagamama is seeking a head chef for a full-time role. Lead the kitchen, drive fast service, and ensure every bowl is something to be proud of. You’ll coach your team, maintain high quality, and keep the operation energetic and dedicated to fresh food with no microwaves.

You’ll love this role if you want to learn, lead, and level up, thrive in a fresh kitchen, and take real pride in your food and team. A kaizen mindset will help you push for better daily.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen as head chef.
• Proven ability to coach and develop a team under pressure.
• Strong focus on fresh ingredients, consistency and taste.

Responsibilities

• Creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up.
• Maintaining high quality in every bowl, every service.
• Coaching your team to build confidence and skills.
• Staying calm under pressure and moving quickly.
• Making the kitchen a place people want to work and guests enjoy.
• Thinking with a Kaizen mindset and driving small improvements daily.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quality control

Kaizen mindset

Job description

wagamama is seeking a head chef for a full-time role. Lead the kitchen, drive fast service, and ensure every bowl is something to be proud of. You’ll coach your team, maintain high quality, and keep the operation energetic and dedicated to fresh food with no microwaves.

You’ll love this role if you want to learn, lead, and level up, thrive in a fresh kitchen, and take real pride in your food and team. A kaizen mindset will help you push for better daily.