Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Wagamama as a Designate Head Chef and lead a team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. You'll foster a positive work culture, train future leaders, and maintain high food standards while enjoying various perks.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Building

Problem Solving

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12.05.2025

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Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for 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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and ensure excellent results.

About you:

• 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.
• You are committed to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped to do so.
• You have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• You focus on team building and nurturing, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• You care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued.
• You are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

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 for 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
• Nationwide recognition through our Wok Star programme

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.