designate head chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead their culinary team in Manchester. This full-time role emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive and positive work culture while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You will coach and develop your team, manage food safety standards, and drive financial performance. With exciting perks such as a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about nurturing talent and delivering excellence in a dynamic environment. Join this innovative firm and be part of a journey that nourishes from bowl to soul.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension scheme

Holiday and training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to cultivate a positive work culture and empower leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to maintain high standards.
• Drive performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Guest Experience Management

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Manchester, 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

Celebrating over three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate differences. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be 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’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, maintaining high expectations and standards. You will coach and develop your team to excel while driving performance and delivering 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. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders shines through as you provide excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and that they belong, allowing them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year 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% outside of work to treat your friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adoptive parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

In addition, we offer pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

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