designate head chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Designate Head Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This full-time role in Leeds offers an inclusive environment focused on nurturing talent and delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will lead a passionate team, ensuring high standards in food safety and guest satisfaction while enjoying a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies. If you are ready to inspire and grow within a vibrant culinary culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to train and mentor emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Uphold high standards and develop team skills.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Building

Training and Coaching

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

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Designate Head Chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity, valuing personality over perfection. We are seeking a Designate Head Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, uphold high standards, and continuously develop your team’s skills and performance.

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 excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped to do so.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on team building and nurturing personal and professional growth among your team members.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued.
• Are a proactive problem solver capable of making quick decisions.

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 and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition programme

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday allowance, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

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Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.