Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Designate Head Chef to join their team in Bolton. The role requires inspiring leadership, maintaining high food standards, and fostering a positive work culture. Candidates should excel in coaching and problem-solving while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Attractive benefits include bonuses, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards and coach team for outstanding results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

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Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, 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 three decades of celebrating individuality and diversity across more than 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Designate Head Chef to join our journey to 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 excel and achieve outstanding results.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You should excel in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• A commitment to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, while proactively identifying opportunities.
• Dedication to building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• A forward-thinking problem solver capable of quick decision-making and thinking 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 offering 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 every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.