Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Designate Head Chef in Basildon. You'll lead a team to deliver exceptional dining experiences while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Recognition programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and guest experience.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Building

Problem Solving

Job description

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Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Basildon

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

Celebrating individuality, with over 165 restaurants, 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 will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, driving performance and delivering excellent results.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focus on team building and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth among team members.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What’s In It for You?

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

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.