designate head chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; 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. This full-time role offers the opportunity to inspire a positive work culture while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You will be responsible for coaching your team, maintaining high food safety standards, and managing financial aspects of the kitchen. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will foster an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. Join this vibrant team and make a difference in the culinary world!

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals 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 training and developing team members.
• Strong understanding of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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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 believe in appreciating 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 both body and 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, driving performance and achieving outstanding results.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Prioritizes creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Is committed to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team to do the same.
• Has experience maintaining food safety and health standards, understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Focuses on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Creates an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Is a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions on your feet.

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 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
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.