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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Designate Head Chef, where you will inspire your team, ensure high standards of food quality, and create an inclusive work culture. Enjoy various perks including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Recognition through our national programme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of financial aspects like gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop team to perform at their best.
• Maintain high standards in food quality and safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Building

Problem Solving

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and value 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 will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintain high standards, and continuously coach and develop your team to perform at their best.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation, providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped and motivated.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like 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.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition through our national programme

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.