designate head chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative and inclusive company as a Designate Head Chef, where your leadership will inspire a team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will cultivate a positive work culture and ensure every dish meets high standards. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a supportive family-friendly environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a vibrant culinary setting while being recognized for your contributions.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food safety and health standards.
• Ability to coach and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards.
• Drive performance and achieve outstanding results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Team Building

Job description

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wagamama

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

For over three decades, we have celebrated diversity and individuality. At wagamama, we value personality over perfection—be yourself, 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 deliver exceptional service, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and achieve outstanding results.

We’re looking for someone who |

• Prioritizes cultivating an inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Is committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team to do the same.
• Has experience maintaining food safety, health standards, and understands kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focuses on building and nurturing their team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Cares about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• Is a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on their feet.

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per 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
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition through our wok star program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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.