Restaurant Executive Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dynamic team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This full-time role emphasizes the importance of creating a positive and inclusive work culture while delivering exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for coaching and developing talent, ensuring every dish meets high standards. With a strong focus on personal and professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the culinary world. Enjoy excellent perks, including a generous bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Drive performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Coaching and Mentoring

Job description

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Restaurant Executive Chef (Hiring Immediately), Swindon, Wiltshire

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

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 — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a Head Manager to join our team and continue our mission to nourish both body and 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, drive performance, and deliver exceptional results.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize cultivating 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 excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to flourish.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the fly.

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• 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 for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, 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.