Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Designate Head Chef in High Wycombe. The role involves inspiring a team, ensuring high standards, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Training opportunities

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high standards in food quality and safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

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Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), High Wycombe

Client:

wagamama

Location:

High Wycombe, 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

For over three decades, we have celebrated individuality and diversity. At wagamama, we value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Designate Head Chef to join us on our journey to nourish 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 reach their potential while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• 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.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions efficiently.

We’d love to hear from you:

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 work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• First access to our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• 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.