designate head chef - Inclusive Work Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Designate Head Chef, where individuality and personality are celebrated. You'll lead a passionate team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food safety standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to foster personal and professional growth within an inclusive environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and family-friendly policies. If you're a dynamic leader ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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 policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition through Wok Star program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food and safety standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop team for outstanding performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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08.05.2025

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Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and 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, drive performance, and achieve outstanding results.

We'd Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is equipped to do so.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• 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.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition through our nationwide 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.