Restaurant Executive Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Chef, where you will inspire a talented team to create exceptional dining experiences. This role offers the chance to cultivate a positive work culture, ensuring every dish meets high standards while fostering the growth of your team. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal development, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the kitchen. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme and free meals on shift, in an environment that values personality and individuality. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team empowerment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy with paid leave

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high food standards.
• Ability to coach and develop team members for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and safety are maintained.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

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08.05.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Head Chef, you’ll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to excel while driving performance and delivering outstanding results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders will be evident as you provide excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and a sense of belonging, enabling them to flourish.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisive decisions.

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (any expectant person or adopter receives 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be among the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.