Senior Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Designate Head Chef in Belfast, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. You'll inspire a team to deliver exceptional service while fostering a positive and inclusive culture. This role offers the chance to develop emerging leaders, maintain high food safety standards, and ensure an excellent guest experience. With industry-leading family-friendly policies and a generous bonus scheme, this position is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic environments. Experience the joy of being part of a team that values personality over perfection.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition through wok star program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work culture.
• Experience in maintaining food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure every dish meets high standards and guest expectations.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem-Solving

Job description

Job Description: Senior Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Belfast

Client: Wagamama

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional service, maintaining high standards and expectations. You will coach and develop your team to reach their full potential, driving performance and achieving outstanding results.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining food safety, health standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Commitment to building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A focus on creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• A proactive problem-solver who can think quickly and make sound decisions.

What’s In It For You

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

We also 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.