Senior Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking culinary team as a Designate Head Chef in Shrewsbury! This role offers the chance to inspire your team while delivering exceptional dining experiences. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you’ll lead by example, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards. Enjoy a vibrant work culture that values inclusivity and creativity, coupled with generous perks like a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. If you're passionate about food and team development, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday with Wagestream

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a culinary environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your culinary team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and safety are maintained.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Degree

Food Safety Certification

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Senior Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Shrewsbury

Client: Wagamama

Location: Shrewsbury, 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 difference and appreciate personality over perfection. We are looking for 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 guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Prioritizes creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Is dedicated to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Has experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focuses on building and nurturing their team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Cares about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Is a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on their feet.

We’d Love to Hear From You:

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 – anything 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 try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

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

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