designate head chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Designate Head Chef, where your leadership will inspire a team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to cultivate a positive work culture, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards. With a generous bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance and a family-friendly policy, this is more than just a job—it's a chance to grow and thrive in a vibrant environment. If you are passionate about food and leading a team to success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Holiday

Training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish us all 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 standards and expectations. You'll coach and develop your team to excel, driving performance and delivering outstanding results.

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 is key, along with providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour 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 belongs, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making on your feet.

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% off outside of work for friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition programme

Additionally, we 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.