head chef | full time 
three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a head manager to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul
the role |
as a head chef you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, keeping expectations + standards high. you will be continuously coaching + developing your team to be the best they can be whilst driving performance and deliver amazing results
if you |
*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 efforts 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, understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control + labour costs, spotting opportunities and proactively
*focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, you are committed to fostering personal and professional growth among your team members
*you care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong, allowing them to nourish + flourish in their role and career
*a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions
we’d love to hear from you
wok’s in it for you |  
*bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
*private medical insurance
*free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + 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 such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards 
 be you be wagamama
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