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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Swindon is seeking a Designate Head Chef to inspire and lead a team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards. The role emphasizes emotional intelligence, coaching, and problem-solving, creating a positive and inclusive work culture. Attractive benefits include a bonus scheme, medical insurance, and generous parental leave.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annually

Private medical insurance

Free shift meals

50% off meals for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided daily

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding financial aspects of running a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high standards and ensure team skills are equipped.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training

Coaching

Problem Solving

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, 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 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it "Be You, Be Wagamama". We are seeking a Designate Head Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to 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 perform their best 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 delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable 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, from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and they can thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

We’d Love to Hear From You

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 shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided daily
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a "Wok Star" through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday pay, 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.