designate head chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a renowned dining establishment, seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team. In this full-time role, you will inspire and develop your team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high culinary standards. With a focus on emotional intelligence and effective delegation, you will cultivate a positive work culture and drive performance. This role offers numerous perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and diversity, and be part of a journey that nourishes both body and soul.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition through Wok Star program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Coach and develop your team to reach their potential.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentoring

Problem-Solving

Food Safety Standards

Team Building

Job description

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shrewsbury, 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

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We prioritize personality over perfection, embracing our motto: be you, be Wagamama. We are seeking a Designate Head Manager 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 exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential, while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

Key Qualifications:

• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring all dishes meet high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focus on team building and development, from recruitment to ongoing growth, fostering an environment of respect and belonging.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions and think proactively.

We’d Love to Hear from You:

We are looking for passionate leaders who share our values and are eager to grow with us.

What’s in it for You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to be the first to try new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition through our nationwide Wok Star program

Additionally, 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.