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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain seeks a Designate Head Chef in Peterborough to inspire and develop a team, ensuring high standards and excellent guest experiences. The role emphasizes emotional intelligence, coaching, and a commitment to inclusivity. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to 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 train and mentor emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Drive performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Problem Solving

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Designate Head Chef - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately), Peterborough

Client: wagamama

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

Celebrating individuality and non-conformity, wagamama has over 165 restaurants and values 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 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 achieve their best while driving performance and delivering exceptional results.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to flourish 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 bonus opportunity
• 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 program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

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