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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Telford is seeking a Designate Head Chef to inspire and lead a team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences. This full-time role emphasizes emotional intelligence, team development, and maintaining high food safety standards. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food safety and health standards.
• Ability to influence and empower emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team for exceptional performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Mentorship

Problem Solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Telford, 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 believe in appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. As part of our ongoing journey to nourish from bowl to soul, we are looking for a Designate Head Manager.

The Role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations while maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to perform at their best, driving performance and delivering exceptional results.

About You:

• You prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders is evident through your training, coaching, and mentorship skills.
• You are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, whether through your efforts or by enabling your team.
• You have experience maintaining high standards in food safety and health standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• You focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering both personal and professional growth.
• You care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, allowing them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• You are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

We’d Love to Hear From You

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 – anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting persons)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our national recognition programme

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

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