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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Designate Head Chef to join their team in Watford. The role involves inspiring and developing a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards in food and safety. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a commitment to team growth, and a passion for creating an inclusive work environment. Benefits include a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and more.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Inspire your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Coach and develop your team to perform at their best.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Development

Problem Solving

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Designate Head Chef - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately), Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: wagamama

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, 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 three decades of celebrating difference and valuing personality over perfection, we are looking for a Designate Head Manager 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, maintain high standards, and continuously coach and develop your team to perform at their best, delivering exceptional results.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You will influence and empower emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Dedication to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Commitment to building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A caring approach to creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to flourish.
• A forward-thinking problem solver capable of quick decision-making.

Benefits:

• 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 policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition programme

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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.