designate head chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative and inclusive company as a Designate Head Chef in Southampton. This role focuses on inspiring a diverse team, ensuring high standards in food safety, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. With a strong emphasis on personal and professional growth, you will lead by example, cultivating a positive work culture. Enjoy a variety of perks, including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance, while making a meaningful impact in a vibrant culinary environment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that values individuality and excellence.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop a team through effective coaching.

Responsibilities

• Inspire your team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop your team to deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Coaching and Mentorship

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 individuality and diversity, we value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Designate Head Chef 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.

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 influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and 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, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

We’d Love to Hear From You

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 from our menu, plus 50% 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)
• 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

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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.