designate head chef - Inclusive Work Environment (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative and vibrant restaurant chain as a Designate Head Chef, where individuality is celebrated and personality is valued over perfection. In this pivotal role, you'll lead and inspire your team to deliver outstanding guest experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. With a strong focus on training and mentoring, you will foster a positive and inclusive work environment that nurtures personal and professional growth. Enjoy a variety of perks, including a generous bonus scheme and delicious meals on shift, as you embark on a rewarding culinary journey.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Nationwide recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food and safety standards.
• Proven ability to train and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop team to achieve performance goals.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Job description

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Location:

luton, bedfordshire, 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 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection. We are looking for a Designate Head Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to reach their full potential while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your efforts or your team’s.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like 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 valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make sound decisions.

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% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay and 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 through our 'Wok Star' 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.