designate head chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Designate Head Chef, where individuality is celebrated and a positive work culture thrives. You'll lead a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest food safety standards. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this role offers the chance to influence and empower emerging leaders. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. Be part of an inclusive environment that values respect, creativity, and excellence.

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

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Nationwide recognition through Wok Star program

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high standards and drive performance in the kitchen.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Designate Head Chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Basingstoke

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Basingstoke

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

Celebrating individuality, Wagamama has over 165 restaurants and a culture that values 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 from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and deliver exceptional results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, either through your own efforts or by enabling your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through 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, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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)
• First to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition through our Wok Star program

In addition, 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.