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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Designate Head Chef in Woking. Embrace diversity and individuality while inspiring your team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday with Wagestream

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of financial aspects including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain high standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Mentorship

Problem Solving

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

Celebrating individuality for over three decades, we embrace diversity and value personality over perfection – we call it "Be You, Be Wagamama". With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Designate Head Manager 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 to be their best, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high 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 labour 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 valued, enabling them to 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 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 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

In addition, we offer 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.