Lead Chef — High-Energy Kitchen, Quality & Growth

wagamama ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Up to £8,000 annual bonus

Staff discounts

Free meals on shift

Earned pay access

Job summary

wagamama is hiring a head chef to run the kitchen like it’s your own. You’ll lead the team, smash service, and ensure every bowl is something to be proud of in a fast-paced, microwaves-free kitchen.

You’ll love this role if you learn, lead and level up, thrive under pressure, and help create a kitchen with pride, creativity and good vibes. We offer private medical insurance, up to £8,000 annual bonus, staff discounts and free meals on shift, plus paid training and enhanced parental leave.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• lead the kitchen like your own, run service and quality
• coach your team to grow in confidence and skill
• keep cool under pressure and respond quickly
• maintain high quality in every bowl, every time
• create a culture where colleagues enjoy working and guests taste the pride

Job description

wagamama is hiring a head chef to run the kitchen like it’s your own. You’ll lead the team, smash service, and ensure every bowl is something to be proud of in a fast-paced, microwaves-free kitchen.

You’ll love this role if you learn, lead and level up, thrive under pressure, and help create a kitchen with pride, creativity and good vibes. We offer private medical insurance, up to £8,000 annual bonus, staff discounts and free meals on shift, plus paid training and enhanced parental leave.