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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in the UK is seeking a Designate Head Chef to inspire and lead a team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate will prioritize inclusivity, coach emerging leaders, and maintain high standards in food safety and guest satisfaction. With a strong focus on team development and operational excellence, this role offers a dynamic environment to flourish in culinary leadership.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Recognition as a Wok Star

Pension schemes and holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding financial performance including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop team to achieve outstanding results.
• Recruit and nurture team for personal and professional growth.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Description

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Designate Head Chef to join our team and help us 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 excel and achieve outstanding 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 excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

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 from our menu, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adoptive parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition in our national programme as a Wok Star

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.