Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Designate Head Chef, inspiring your team to deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards. You'll foster a positive work culture while ensuring every dish meets high expectations. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

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 outside work for friends and family

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Skilled in training and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Problem Solving

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12.05.2025

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Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—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 service, maintaining high standards and expectations. You will coach and develop your team, 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 training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedicated to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Experienced in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Committed to building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about 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
• 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 policy (26 weeks full pay + 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 with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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.