Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Designate Head Chef in Coventry. You will lead and inspire a team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy a supportive work culture focused on growth and inclusivity, with various benefits including a generous 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 shift food and 50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding kitchen financials including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure high standards in every dish and team performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

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Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Coventry

Client: wagamama

Location: Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 diversity. We value personality over perfection — be yourself, be wagamama. We are seeking 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 exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, driving performance and delivering excellent results.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 shift food 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)
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition through our wok star program

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.