Restaurant Executive Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Head Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. You'll lead and inspire a passionate kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high culinary standards. As part of a forward-thinking company, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional growth. This is a chance to make a real impact in a vibrant environment that values individuality and teamwork.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure compliance with food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Food Safety Compliance

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Job description

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Restaurant Executive Chef (Hiring Immediately), Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. 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 will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to achieve their best while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize fostering a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Ensure kitchen compliance with food, health, and safety standards, understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering growth professionally and personally.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to flourish.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to try 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

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.