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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Designate Head Chef, where you will inspire and develop your team, ensuring high standards in food safety and guest experience. Enjoy a vibrant work culture with numerous benefits, including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to influence and empower emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Deliver exceptional guest experience and ensure every dish meets high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem Solving

Emotional Intelligence

Job description

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We are seeking a Designate Head Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintain high standards, and continuously coach and develop your team to achieve excellence and deliver outstanding results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders is key, along with providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, allowing them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

We’d love to hear from you

What’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 friends and family
• 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 as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

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