designate head chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative and diverse restaurant group as a Designate Head Chef, where individuality is celebrated. This role offers the opportunity to inspire your team, ensuring high standards in guest experiences and food quality. You will be pivotal in fostering a positive work culture while developing emerging leaders. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and access to exclusive menu tastings. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

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 for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards and ensure dishes meet quality expectations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

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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 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 will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to excel, driving performance and achieving outstanding results.

About You |

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, with knowledge of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Committed to building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive.
• A proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

We’d Love to Hear From You

Wagamama’s Benefits |

• Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift — anything 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 adoptive parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our 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.