designate head chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Designate Head Chef, where you will lead a passionate team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This role emphasizes cultivating a positive work culture and ensuring high standards in food and service. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will inspire your team while enjoying perks like a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant and inclusive environment, where your contributions will be recognized and celebrated.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to train and mentor emerging leaders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high standards and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Team Building

Problem Solving

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08.05.2025

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Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking 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, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and deliver 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 training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to 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 — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to 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

We also 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.