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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Designate Head Chef, where you will inspire your team and ensure high standards of food and service. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values individuality and offers numerous benefits, including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Commit to delivering exceptional guest experiences and team development.
• Understand financial aspects of running a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, inclusive work culture through effective delegation.
• Focus on building and nurturing the team from recruitment to development.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Problem Solving

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 diversity. We value personality over perfection—be you, be Wagamama. We are seeking a Designate Head Chef 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 exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to be their best, driving performance and delivering excellent results.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards through your efforts and team development.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to flourish.
• Are a proactive problem solver who can think quickly and make sound decisions.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• National recognition through our "Wok Star" programme

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, 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.