Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

Wagamama; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Designate Head Chef, where your leadership will inspire a diverse team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. In this role, you will cultivate a positive work culture, ensuring high food safety standards and empowering your team through mentorship. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a food allowance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Wagamama food allowance

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Nationwide recognition program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop the team to achieve outstanding results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentorship

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Team Building

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Description

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

With over 30 years of celebrating individuality and diversity, we at Wagamama value personality over perfection. We operate over 165 restaurants and are seeking 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 service, maintaining high standards and expectations. You will coach and develop your team to reach their full potential, driving performance and achieving outstanding results.

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 at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and that they belong, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.

Wok’s in It for You |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Wagamama food allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work to treat 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 experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition through our 'Wok Star' program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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.