designate head chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team in High Wycombe. This full-time role emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive work culture while delivering exceptional guest experiences. As a leader, you will coach and mentor your team, ensuring they possess the skills and mindset to thrive. With a focus on maintaining high food safety standards and understanding kitchen financials, you'll drive performance and cultivate personal growth among your team members. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and the opportunity to experience new menus first. Join a company that values personality over perfection and celebrates diversity!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to train, coach, and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to deliver exceptional standards and drive performance.
• Ensure every dish meets high standards and foster team development.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Team Development

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

Client: wagamama

Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, with over three decades of celebrating differences and valuing personality over perfection, we are looking for a Designate Head Chef to join our team. With over 165 restaurants, we continue our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional standards, coach and develop team members, and drive performance to achieve outstanding results.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is equipped with the right skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining food, health and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• 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 empowered to thrive.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

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% outside of work to treat 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 experience 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.

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