Deputy Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative and vibrant restaurant chain as a Deputy Head Chef, where your passion for food and leadership will shine. This role offers the chance to create a positive environment while managing kitchen operations and inspiring your team. Enjoy flexible hours, a competitive salary, and a wealth of benefits including biweekly pay, a bonus opportunity, and generous discounts on meals. Be part of a company that values individuality and supports its employees with industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are dedicated to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Expert in food quality and standards with excellent food knowledge.
• Experience managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Operations Management

Stock Control

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Wakefield

Client: Wagamama

Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Deputy Head Chef | Full Time

Wagamama celebrates individuality and personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a Deputy Head Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Deputy Head Chef, you will be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for our guests and team. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, with excellent food knowledge, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• Are passionate about supporting and developing your team to achieve their best and maintain high standards.
• Have experience managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and working hands-on with your team.
• Are familiar with food safety, health & safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs.

What’s in It for You:

• Biweekly pay and a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours supporting your side projects
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are left at guests' discretion, are not considered wages, and are not guaranteed.