head chef

head chef | full time 

at wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, fast-paced, and full of real people making real food. no microwaves, no shortcuts, just big energy and bigger flavours. as head chef, you’ll run the kitchen like it’s your own. lead the team, smash service, and make sure every bowl is something to be proud of  

  

what you’ll be doing  

creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up  

keeping quality sky-high. every bowl, every time  

coaching your team to grow in confidence and skill  

staying cool under pressure and being fast on your feet  

making your kitchen a place where people want to work and guests can taste the pride 

thinking with a kaizen mindset. constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen  

you’ll love this role if you... 

are ready to learn, lead + level up

thrive in a fresh kitchen with no microwaves 

take real pride in your food and your team  

want to push for better. from prep to bowl  

believe kitchens should be places of connection, creativity + good vibes  

what you’ll get  

a culture that supports your growth, wellbeing + individuality  

up to £8,000 annual bonus 

£200 a month to spend at wagamama outside of work  

private medical insurance  

50% off wagamama outside of work  

free meals on shift  

fresh dry-cleaned chef whites, every shift  

early access to earned pay with wagestream  

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents  

first access to our new menus  

30% off at our other brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito + more)  

in addition to this, we offer benefits such as: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards    

apply today + take a seat at the bench 

we’re proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench 

feed yourself, feed others

 

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