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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef in Warrington. Inspire and develop your team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high food safety standards. Enjoy a supportive culture with numerous benefits.

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 of work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experienced in maintaining high food, health, and safety standards.
• Committed to building and nurturing your team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire your team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop your team, driving performance and delivering results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training

Coaching

Problem Solving

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

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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 over 165 restaurants, we are looking for 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, driving performance and delivering exceptional results.

About You

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedicated to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Experienced in maintaining high food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Committed to building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Caring about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions confidently.

We’d Love to Hear From You

What’s in It for You

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• 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 of work to treat your friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• 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 recognition programme

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.