Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef in Derby, where you'll inspire a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on high standards and personal growth, this role offers a chance to lead in a vibrant kitchen environment. Enjoy competitive benefits including bonuses, private medical insurance, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Holiday

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to influence and empower emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to excel and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team to reach their potential.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

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Posted:

12.05.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

Wagamama has been celebrating individuality for over 30 years. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl, to soul.

The role |

As a Designate Head Chef, you’ll inspire your team to excel for our guests, maintaining high standards and expectations. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential, driving performance and delivering exceptional results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders is key, as you provide excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen, 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 valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are 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 bonus opportunity
• 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 to treat friends and family
• An 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 as a wok star through our national program

In addition, 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.