Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Designate Head Chef in Bedford to inspire a team and maintain high culinary standards. The role emphasizes team development, guest experience, and financial acumen. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards and coach team members.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

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Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Bedford

Client: wagamama

Location: Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We are looking for a Designate Head Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to achieve their best.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and they can flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

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 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)
• First to experience 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 program

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

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Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.