designate head chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead their vibrant kitchen team in Leeds. This exciting role involves inspiring your team to deliver exceptional dining experiences while maintaining the highest food safety standards. You'll be responsible for coaching and developing future culinary leaders, ensuring each dish reflects quality and excellence. With a strong focus on creating an inclusive work environment, you'll empower your team to thrive. Join a dynamic company that values individuality and offers fantastic perks, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

Qualifications

• Skilled in fostering a positive work culture and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Experience in maintaining food safety standards and managing kitchen finances.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure high standards in food quality and safety while driving performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

Problem Solving

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Designate Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection—be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Designate Head Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to excel, driving performance and achieving outstanding results.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation. Skilled in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedication to excellence in guest experience, ensuring each dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, allowing them to flourish.
• Proactive problem solver capable of quick decision-making.

We’d Love to Hear From You

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our recognition 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.