designate head chef - Inclusive Work Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative and inclusive company is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role is all about inspiring your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest food safety standards. You'll have the chance to cultivate a positive work culture, empower emerging leaders, and foster personal and professional growth. With exciting perks like a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy, this position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant culinary journey. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this role is for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food safety standards and kitchen financials.
• Ability to inspire and develop team members through coaching and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the kitchen team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team members while driving performance and delivering results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

chesterfield, 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 three decades of celebrating individuality and diversity, we value personality over perfection—be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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.

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 exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials like 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 valued, 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
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift—anything from our menu! Plus 50% off 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 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 program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, 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.