Job Title: Head Chef at Wagamama
As a head chef at Wagamama, you'll lead your kitchen team in the Wagamama way, living and breathing our people promise, values, and embodying core leadership behaviors. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that every dish served meets our high standards. You’ll also look after the development and growth of your team through inspiring leadership, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and high performing.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme | Up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
* Private medical insurance + pension scheme
* Dedicated 6-week training programme
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift
* 50% discount at Wagamama + 30% off all other TRG brands with family and friends
* Internal progression opportunities | Fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth
* 28 days holiday
* Kintsugi wellness | Access to counselors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
* Family friendly policy | Expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay
* Financial wellbeing support | Access to loans repaid through your salary for life’s ‘strapped for cash’ moments
What We Look For:
* An experienced head chef capable of leading a kitchen team through positive behavior and actions to drive performance in a fast-paced and complex environment
* A strong communicator who can have real conversations with consideration and care, ensuring your team feels heard and supported
* Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards
* Understanding of the financial performance of a kitchen, including gross profit and stock control
* Ability to manage labor costs effectively, reacting to changing demands
* Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and they belong
* An inspiring leader who engages their team to nourish and flourish in their roles and careers
The Wagamama Way:
Kaizen, meaning ‘good change,’ is our core philosophy. It influences everything we do, from our food to our work practices, and our commitment to championing change in our communities and on the planet. With three decades of acting differently, we celebrate individuality over perfection, welcoming everyone and their unique stories. We promise to support each other, build trust, and create safe spaces for real conversations with open hearts and minds. We ask only that you bring your unique self to the table.
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