designate head chef - Inclusive Work Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team in Norwich. In this full-time role, you'll cultivate an inclusive work environment that prioritizes guest satisfaction and team development. Your leadership will inspire excellence, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards while fostering personal growth among your team members. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development. Join a company that values individuality and empowers its people to thrive.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to coach and develop emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem Solving

Job description

designate head chef - Inclusive Work Environment (Hiring Immediately), Norwich

Client: Wagamama

Location: Norwich

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection. We are looking for a Designate Head Chef 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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards, coaching, and developing your team to achieve their best while driving performance and 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 in influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and 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 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.

Wok’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 from our menu, plus 50% off outside of 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 throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition through our nationwide programme, making you a Wok Star

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.