designate head chef - Inclusive Work Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Designate Head Chef in Maidstone, where you will inspire and lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes creating an inclusive work culture, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and fostering personal growth among team members. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. Be part of an innovative environment that values diversity and empowers its staff to thrive, all while working with a renowned restaurant brand. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is your opportunity to shine.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday with Wagestream

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and ensuring high standards.
• Ability to coach and develop emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead the kitchen team to exceed expectations.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards while managing costs.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Coaching and Mentoring

Problem Solving

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Designate Head Chef - Inclusive Work Environment (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone

Client: Wagamama

Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and prioritize personality over perfection. We are looking for a Designate Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences.

The role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you will motivate your team to exceed expectations, coach and develop talent, and drive performance to deliver outstanding results.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring all dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and able to flourish.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.