designate head chef - Inclusive Work Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead a dynamic team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes the importance of cultivating a positive workplace culture while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You'll be responsible for coaching and mentoring your team, maintaining high food safety standards, and driving performance for outstanding results. With a strong focus on personal and professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence emerging leaders. Join a company that values individuality and celebrates diversity, all while enjoying a range of attractive perks and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annual bonus

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside work for friends and family

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to coach and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Focus on building a positive and inclusive work culture.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Coaching and Mentorship

Job description

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wagamama

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Glasgow, 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

For over three decades, we have celebrated difference and embraced individuality. At wagamama, we appreciate 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 exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to excel while driving performance and achieving outstanding 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 key, providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team with the right skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance aspects such as 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 they belong, 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 annual bonus
• 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 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 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 programme

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.