Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Doncaster is seeking a Designate Head Chef to inspire and develop a team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. The role involves maintaining high standards in food quality and safety while fostering a positive work culture. This position offers competitive bonuses and benefits, including private medical insurance and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annual bonus

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations.
• Deliver excellent results while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

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Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Doncaster

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Doncaster, 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 difference and prioritize personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to be their best while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive, 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 delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• 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 belonging, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

We’d love to hear from you

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annual bonus
• 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 work to treat 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

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.