Executive Chef

4 weeks ago


Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom wagamama Full time

Lead the Culinary Team

As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading a high-performing culinary team, driving excellence in guest experience, and maintaining exceptional kitchen standards. Your role will involve coaching and developing your team to achieve outstanding results, while fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement culinary strategies to drive business growth and improve guest satisfaction
  • Lead and manage a team of chefs, ensuring they have the necessary skills and training to excel in their roles
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery and exceptional guest experience
  • Ensure kitchen operations are efficient, safe, and compliant with health and safety regulations
  • Monitor and control kitchen costs, including labor, inventory, and waste management
  • Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure high-quality ingredients and competitive pricing
  • Stay up-to-date with culinary trends and innovations, applying knowledge to improve menu offerings and guest experience

What We Offer

  • 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 and family
  • An industry-leading family-friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay and 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 program

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

Be You, Be Wagamama


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