head chef

head chef full time

As a head chef you'll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, keeping expectations and standards high. You will be continuously coaching and developing your team to be the best they can be, whilst driving performance and delivering amazing results.

• Prioritise cultivating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders shines through as you provide brilliant training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to exceptional standards, whether through your own effort or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in ensuring your kitchen's food, health and safety standards are spotless, and in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control and labour costs, spotting opportunities and acting proactively.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, and are committed to fostering personal and professional growth among your team members.
• You care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, allowing them to nourish and flourish in their role and career.
• You are a forward thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

• Bonus scheme - up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• Wagamama food allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift - anything from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work to treat your friends and family
• An industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our brand new menus
• Dry cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Be known nationwide as a wok star - our national recognition programme

In addition to this, we offer all the usual benefits such as a pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships and long service awards.

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.