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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef, where you will inspire your team, ensure high standards, and create a positive work culture. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals. Be part of a dynamic team that values individuality and diversity.

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

Family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay)

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining food safety standards and understanding kitchen financials.
• Ability to foster a positive work culture and develop team skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team for excellent performance and results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Mentorship

Problem Solving

Job description

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

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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 – we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Designate Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll 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 fostering a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your efforts or by developing your team’s skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• 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 try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each 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.