head chef

lead the kitchen at our brand new restaurant, opening 2026 be part of something fresh from the very beginning 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...  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     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  #ext #ad500