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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Portsmouth seeks a Designate Head Chef to inspire and lead a team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and compliance with standards. This role offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth, with numerous benefits including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

National recognition programme

Qualifications

• Create a positive, inclusive work culture.
• Ensure compliance with food, health, and safety standards.
• Focus on team recruitment and development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop team to reach their full potential.
• Manage financial aspects of running a kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Problem Solving

Job description

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wagamama

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, 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

Celebrating diversity and individuality, wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, is 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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to reach their full potential.

About You |

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your leadership will empower emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Dedicate yourself to excellence in guest service, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and equip your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Ensure compliance with food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Commit to creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, allowing them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Be a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make informed decisions.

What We Offer |

• 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 from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• National recognition programme as a wok star

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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.