be you. be wagamama Head chefhead 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 soulthe 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 resultsif 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 youwok's in it for you

• bonus scheme - up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• access up to 30% of your earnings before pay day with wagestream
• wagamama food allowance
• 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 wagamamawagamama is proudly part of disability confident We look forward to receiving your applicationPlease apply directly via the Monster apply button.About us mind. body. bowlin the midst of our fast paced lives with packed schedules and busy calendars, meal times become even more important. taking the time to sit, eat + enjoy a nourishing bowl of rejuvenating goodness. that's why we love our balanced bowls, with energising noodles, crunchy veggies + flavour packed protein, created to leave you feeling satisfied, optimistic, and ready to face whatever may come your way our perks + quirks free meal on shiftenjoy a generous meal allowance during every shift you work50% discount50% discount at any wagamama restaurant + 30% off at other trg brands when dining with friends + familyfamily friendlyan enhanced maternity + adoption leave. any individual expecting or adopting a child will receive 26 weeks' full pay + 13 weeks half paynoodle academyour wagamama development + training academy, including apprenticeships, to get the most out of your time with us!wellnessget access to mental health resources, counsellors, cycle to work scheme, discount gym + leisurewokstars annual competitioninternal competition for all front of house + kitchen teams where prizes have included all expenses paid trips to new york, miami + japan!financial wellbeing supportaccess to loans repaid through your salary, for those 'strapped for cash' moments in lifea share of tipsall tips from our guests go to our teams. top up your hourly rateour valueszig when others zagwe're diverse, we change the status quo + unite in being different. this spirit is in our DNA. its who we areit has to be freshwe bring fresh into everything we do. the food we serve, how we work, + the way we think. it is something we never compromise onkaizen at our heartkaizen means continous improvement. each day we strive for better. we take pride in what we do, every day, for the b