Restaurant Executive Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant group as a Head Chef in Peterborough, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This exciting role involves inspiring your team to provide exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards in food safety and kitchen management. You'll play a crucial role in developing your team and fostering a positive, inclusive work culture. With a strong focus on professional growth and a commitment to delivering outstanding culinary experiences, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant dining environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to train, coach, and mentor emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Job description

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Restaurant Executive Chef (Hiring Immediately), Peterborough

Client: wagamama

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering growth and professional development.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.

We'd love to hear from you!

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a Wok Star through our program

We also 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.