designate head chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Designate Head Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. In this exciting role, you will lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety. With a commitment to fostering a positive work culture, you'll coach and mentor emerging leaders, ensuring their growth and development. Enjoy fantastic perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and discounts for friends and family. Be part of a forward-thinking company that values diversity and personal growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food and safety standards.
• Skilled in coaching and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and uphold standards.
• Drive performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Coaching and Mentoring

Job description

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wagamama

Location:

bournemouth, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

Celebrating over three decades of embracing diversity, wagamama values personality over perfection—it's about being you, being wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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, uphold high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team to achieve their best, driving performance and delivering exceptional results.

About You:

• Prioritize creating an inclusive, positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Committed to delivering an outstanding guest experience by ensuring every dish meets high standards, and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Experienced in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focused on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive.
• A proactive problem solver who can think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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 from our menu, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

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.