designate head chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative culinary team as a Designate Head Chef, where you'll inspire your team to create exceptional dining experiences. This role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and maintaining high standards in food safety and guest satisfaction. Enjoy a vibrant work culture that values diversity and individuality, alongside fantastic perks like a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. This is a unique opportunity to grow your career in a renowned restaurant group that prioritizes personal and professional development.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work for friends and family

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high food safety standards.
• Strong coaching skills to develop team members into leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and train your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food safety and quality.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Coaching and Mentoring

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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Designate Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Wakefield

Client: wagamama

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate diversity and individuality, valuing personality over perfection. 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 by maintaining high standards, coaching, and developing your team to reach their full potential, and driving performance to achieve outstanding results.

About You:

• 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.
• You are committed to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards and your team is well-equipped with the necessary skills.
• You have experience maintaining high standards in food safety, health and safety, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• You focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• You care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• You are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.

We’d Love to Hear from You

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• 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 every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

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

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