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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef in York, where you'll inspire a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This full-time role offers a supportive environment that values individuality and diversity, with numerous benefits including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annual bonus opportunity

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Knowledgeable about kitchen financials including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team to reach their potential.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Problem Solving

Job description

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: York

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, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants worldwide. We are looking for 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 reach their potential while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

About You |

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation. You effectively train, coach, and mentor emerging leaders.
• Dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards; knowledgeable about kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactive in spotting opportunities.
• Committed to building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• 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 annual 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 work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition through our Wok Star program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, 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.