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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Designate Head Chef in Luton. You will lead a team, ensuring high standards of food and guest experience while fostering a positive work culture. Enjoy competitive perks including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annually

Access to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of financial performance and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain high standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Mentorship

Problem Solving

Job description

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wagamama

Location:

luton, bedfordshire, 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 — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking 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 reach their potential while driving performance and delivering excellent 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 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 impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance 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 valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside 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 try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

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.