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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Designate Head Chef, where you'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain high operational standards. Enjoy a supportive work culture and numerous benefits, including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Understanding of food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards and foster a positive work environment.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Building

Problem Solving

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wagamama

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Stockport, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — be you, be Wagamama. 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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and ensure operational excellence.

We’d Love to Hear from You If You:

• Prioritize creating an inclusive and positive 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 by ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Have experience maintaining food safety, health and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on team building and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Value creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and empowered.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What’s in it for You:

• 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, plus 50% off outside of 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
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition through our national programme, "Wok Star"

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

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