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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Glasgow is seeking a Designate Head Chef to inspire teams and maintain high culinary standards. The role emphasizes emotional intelligence, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Enjoy a range of perks including bonuses, private medical insurance, and free meals.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Drive performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

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 difference and prioritize personality over perfection. 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 excel while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders by providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the right skills and mindset.
• Have experience in 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 to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and that they belong, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

We’d love to hear from you

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 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

Additionally, we 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.