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

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef, where you'll inspire and develop your team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy various perks, including bonuses and private medical insurance, in a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

26 weeks full pay for expectant individuals

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety and health standards.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Problem Solving

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12.05.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

For over thirty years, we have celebrated individuality and diversity. At wagamama, we value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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 exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential, driving performance and delivering outstanding results.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship is essential.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience ensuring food safety, health standards, and understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, spotting opportunities proactively.
• 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 belongs, allowing them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

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% 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 individuals)
• 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 schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.