designate head chef - Inclusive Work Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Designate Head Chef at a well-known restaurant chain. This role focuses on inspiring and developing your team while ensuring exceptional standards in guest experiences. With a commitment to cultivating a positive work culture, you’ll lead by example, empowering your team to excel. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

First to experience new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to train and mentor emerging leaders in a restaurant setting.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards while driving performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Guest Experience Excellence

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem Solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

bedford, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

Celebrating over three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Designate Head Chef, you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to excel while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders is essential, as you provide training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Are experienced in maintaining spotless 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 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, able to make quick decisions 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 – anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• First to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition 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.