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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Designate Head Chef at Wagamama in Slough. Celebrate individuality while leading your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You'll cultivate a positive work culture and ensure high food standards, all while enjoying fantastic benefits and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to develop and inspire a team.

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Slough, 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

At Wagamama, with over three decades of celebrating individuality and diversity, we appreciate personality over perfection — we call it "Be You, Be Wagamama." With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Designate Head Chef 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 potential while driving performance and delivering 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 committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards through your efforts and team development.
• Have experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and 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 thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

What’s in It for You:

• Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annually
• 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 work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for each shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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.