Lead Kitchen Chef: Elevate Service, Mentor Teams, Bold Bowls

wagamama

Dundee

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus
Meal allowance
Private medical insurance
Staff discount
Free meals
Chef whites provided
Earned pay access
Parental leave pay
Early access to menus
Brand discounts

Job summary

wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, fast-paced, and full of real people making real food.

as head chef, you’ll run the kitchen like it’s your own. lead the team, smash service, and make sure every bowl is something to be proud of you’ll love this role if you’re ready to learn, lead + level up, thrive in a fresh kitchen with no microwaves, and take real pride in your food and your team.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Job description

wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, fast-paced, and full of real people making real food.

as head chef, you’ll run the kitchen like it’s your own. lead the team, smash service, and make sure every bowl is something to be proud of you’ll love this role if you’re ready to learn, lead + level up, thrive in a fresh kitchen with no microwaves, and take real pride in your food and your team.

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