Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef, where you will inspire your team, maintain high standards, and create a positive work culture. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and more.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free shift food and 50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Proficient in kitchen financials including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop team to reach their full potential.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Mentorship

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants worldwide, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and expectations. You will coach and develop your team to reach their full potential, driving performance and achieving outstanding results.

About You:

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Committed to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, whether through your efforts or by developing your team’s skills and mindset.
• Experienced in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, with a good understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
• Focused on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected, valued, and able to thrive in their roles and careers.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.

What We Offer:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free shift food from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• 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 for every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition through our Wok Star programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.