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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef in Exeter, where you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will maintain high standards in a dynamic environment while fostering personal and professional growth among your team members. Enjoy a supportive culture with numerous benefits including bonuses, private medical insurance, and flexible working policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining high standards for food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial aspects of running a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop team to achieve outstanding results.
• Focus on building and nurturing team from recruitment to development.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training

Coaching

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Job description

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exeter, United Kingdom

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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 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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to excel and achieve outstanding results.

We’d Love to Hear from You If You:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining high standards for food, health, and safety, 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 your team feels respected and valued, allowing them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are 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 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 for 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 with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.