head chef - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Designate Head Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to inspire your team, maintain exceptional food standards, and create a positive work culture. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, you'll be empowered to lead and develop emerging leaders. Enjoy fantastic perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. Be part of an innovative company that values diversity and excellence in guest experience.

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

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and developing kitchen teams.
• Strong focus on guest experience and food quality.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high food safety and health standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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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 diversity and personality over perfection—be you, be Wagamama. 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’ll inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintain high standards, and continuously coach and develop your team to excel and achieve great results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at 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 in maintaining spotless 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 through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick 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% outside of work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (any expectant person or adopter receives 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• 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 as a wok star through our recognition 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.