head chef

Job Description

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

you’re 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

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

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