head chef

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Wagamama, Dawley Bank, Telford and Wrekin

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted today, 20 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 498fc764dafb4f1693f3be180d5588c3

Full Job Description

as a head chef at wagamama you'll lead your kitchen team in the wagamama way, live + breath our people promise, values and embody core leadership behaviours. you'll be responsible for ensuring that every dish served by the kitchen team meets our high standards. you'll look after the development and growth of your team through inspiring leadership, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and high performing,

an experienced head chef that is able to lead a kitchen team through positive behaviour + actions to drive performance in a fast paced + complex environment
a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported
experienced in ensuring your kitchen's food, health and safety standards are spotless
experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit and stock control
comfortable managing the labour cost of your team, reacting to changing demands where necessary
passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong
an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career

at wagamama, we're an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

our perks + quirks |
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 councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay
financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those 'strapped for cash' moments in life