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

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Designate Head Chef to inspire and lead a team, ensuring high standards in food safety and guest experiences. The role includes coaching, team development, and managing financial performance. Join a culture that values individuality and fosters inclusivity, while enjoying benefits like a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

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% outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in managing food safety, health standards, and financial performance.
• Dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring and motivating your team to excel and deliver high standards.
• Managing financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.

Skills

Coaching

Problem-solving

Team Development

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Designate Head Chef - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: Wagamama

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 personality over perfection. We are looking for a Designate Head Chef to inspire your team, maintain high standards, and foster a positive, inclusive work culture. You will coach, develop, and lead your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while ensuring food safety, health standards, and financial performance are met.

The role includes:

• Inspiring and motivating your team to excel and deliver high standards
• Training, coaching, and developing emerging leaders
• Ensuring food, health, and safety standards are maintained
• Managing financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development
• Creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued
• Problem-solving and making quick decisions

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize a positive, inclusive work culture and excel in coaching and mentorship
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Have experience in managing food safety, health standards, and financial performance
• Focus on team development and fostering growth
• Care about creating an inclusive environment
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver

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% 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 as a nationwide wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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.