designate head chef - Inclusive Work Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Designate Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes individuality and diversity, allowing you to inspire your team while ensuring high standards in food quality and guest experiences. You will play a crucial role in fostering a positive work environment, mentoring emerging leaders, and maintaining impeccable food safety standards. With exciting perks such as a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and family-friendly policies, this opportunity is perfect for those who thrive in a vibrant culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% discount for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and maintaining high food standards.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain food safety standards and manage stock control effectively.

Skills

Team Leadership

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Financial Metrics Understanding

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being Wagamama. We are seeking a Designate Head Chef 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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and expectations. You will coach and develop your team to reach their full potential while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

About You:

• You prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• You are committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• You have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial metrics such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• You focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• You care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• You are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

We’d Love to Hear From You:

We are looking for someone who embodies these qualities and is passionate about leading a team in a dynamic environment.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift (anything from our menu) and 50% discount outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 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 through our 'Wok Star' program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

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