designate head chef - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagamama is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead a team in delivering exceptional service while maintaining high standards. The role involves coaching, mentoring, and fostering an inclusive work environment. Benefits include a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and more.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Holiday entitlement

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team members to reach their potential.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Problem Solving

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12.05.2025

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Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants worldwide. We are seeking a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role |

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional service, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You |

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, allowing them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

Wok’s in it for You |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work to treat your friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition through our "Wok Star" program

Additionally, we offer 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.