Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef in Crawley, where you will inspire your team and ensure exceptional dining experiences. With a focus on inclusivity and personal growth, you will lead a dynamic kitchen environment while enjoying generous benefits, including a substantial bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

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

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to influence and empower team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach the team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem Solving

Emotional Intelligence

Job description

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Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, 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 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 to reach their potential, driving performance and delivering 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 at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your effort or your team’s.
• Have experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• 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 valued, 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.

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 of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay and 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 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.