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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Milton Keynes is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead and inspire their team. This role focuses on maintaining high culinary standards, developing team skills, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will prioritize inclusivity and foster a positive work environment while managing kitchen operations effectively.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and service.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Problem Solving

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12.05.2025

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Designate Head Chef | Full Time

For over thirty years, we have celebrated diversity and individuality at wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection—be you, be wagamama. We are looking for 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 full potential while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

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, whether through your own efforts or by developing your team’s skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards in the kitchen, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
• 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, capable of quick decision-making on your feet.

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per 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
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Be among the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition through our "Wok Star" program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, 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.