designate head chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Designate Head Chef with a renowned restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire a passionate kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through high culinary standards. You'll play a pivotal role in fostering a positive work culture while managing kitchen operations and financials. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and delicious meals on shift. If you're a forward-thinking leader looking to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday with Wagestream

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and ensuring high food standards.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Job description

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gloucester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

Celebrating diversity, wagamama has over 165 restaurants and 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'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to perform at their best, driving performance and achieving excellent 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 through training, coaching, and mentorship is key.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, whether through your own efforts or by enabling your team.
• Are experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, 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, allowing them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• 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 work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting persons)
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our 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.