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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef in Coventry, where you'll inspire your team, maintain high standards, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy a supportive environment that values diversity and provides excellent benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% discount for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach the team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high food and safety standards.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

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

For over three decades, we have celebrated individuality and diversity. At wagamama, we value personality over perfection—be yourself, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Designate Head Manager to join us in our mission to nourish both body and soul.

The role:

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

We are looking for someone who:

• Prioritizes creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Is dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Has experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understands kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Focuses on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Values creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and belong, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Is a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

What’s in it for you?

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% discount outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 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
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, 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.