designate head chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Designate Head Chef, where you will lead a team in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role emphasizes the importance of cultivating an inclusive work culture, ensuring high standards in food safety, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact in a celebrated restaurant group that values individuality and teamwork.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Holiday

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to cultivate a positive and inclusive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem Solving

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Designate Head Chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent

Client: wagamama

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 deliver high standards and exceptional guest experiences. You will coach, develop, and motivate your team to perform at their best, ensuring excellent 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 excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the 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 identifying 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, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

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