Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef in Colchester, where you'll inspire your team, ensure high standards, and create a positive work culture. 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

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations.
• Drive performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

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Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Colchester

Client: wagamama

Location: Colchester, 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, we value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Designate Head Chef to join our journey of nourishing from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to perform their best while driving performance and achieving excellent 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 in influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor 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 belongs, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, quick to make decisions and adapt to challenges.

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 – anything 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
• Be the first to try 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 programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, 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.