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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef in Gloucester. You will inspire your team, maintain high standards, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy a supportive work environment with numerous benefits, including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to influence and empower emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team to reach their potential.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

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, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on personality over perfection — we call it "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 exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You |

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like 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 effective decisions.

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% off outside 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 every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a "Wok Star" through our program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.