head h e a d chef c h e f

Wagamama; Midmeredales; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Wagamama discount

Private medical insurance

Free meals on shift

Chef whites provided

Earned pay access

Parental leave pay

Menu early access

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Wagamama in the United Kingdom is seeking a kitchen leader who thrives in a fast-paced, fresh-kitchen environment. You will coach your team, keep quality sky-high, and drive improvements from prep to bowl with a Kaizen mindset.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including an annual bonus, staff discounts, private medical insurance, free meals on shift, and Earned Pay access, plus parental leave pay and ongoing training opportunities.

Job description

• creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up
• keeping quality sky-high. every bowl, every time
• coaching your team to grow in confidence and skill
• staying cool under pressure and being fast on your feet
• making your kitchen a place where people want to work and guests can taste the pride
• thinking with a kaizen mindset. constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen

you'll love this role if you...

• are ready to learn, lead + level up
• thrive in a fresh kitchen with no microwaves
• take real pride in your food and your team
• want to push for better. from prep to bowl
• believe kitchens should be places of connection, creativity + good vibes

what you'll get

• a culture that supports your growth, wellbeing + individuality
• up to £8,000 annual bonus
• £200 a month to spend at wagamama outside of work
• private medical insurance
• 50% off wagamama outside of work
• free meals on shift
• fresh dry-cleaned chef whites, every shift
• early access to earned pay with wagestream
• 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents
• first access to our new menus
• 30% off at our other brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito + more)
• in addition to this, we offer benefits such as: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards