designate head chef - Inclusive Work Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Designate Head Chef in Southampton, where you'll lead a dynamic kitchen team in an inclusive environment. This role is about more than just cooking; it's about inspiring your team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll cultivate a positive workplace culture while enjoying perks like a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact!

Benefits

Bonus scheme

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 program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a head chef role with a focus on team development.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, celebrates diversity and appreciates personality over perfection. 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 will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintain high standards, and develop your team to achieve their best, driving performance and delivering excellent results.

About You:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards through personal effort and team development.
• Experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focused on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Committed to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and belong, allowing them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who can think quickly and make effective decisions.

What We Offer:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• Access up to 30% of 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 individuals
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

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