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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef in Manchester, where you will inspire your team, maintain high standards, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy a supportive work culture and numerous benefits, including a generous 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

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to influence and empower team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations.
• Coach and develop team for performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

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Posted:

12.05.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

For over three decades, we have celebrated individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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 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 achieving 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 at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying 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 team members feel respected and belong, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

We’d Love to Hear from You

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 – anything from our menu! Plus 50% off 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 try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• 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 Disability Confident.