Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Designate Head Chef in Kingston upon Hull. The role involves inspiring a team, ensuring high standards in guest experience, and fostering a positive work environment. Benefits include a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift.

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

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of financial aspects of running a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards and coach team for excellence.
• Build and nurture team from recruitment through development.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training

Coaching

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Job description

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Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We are looking for a Designate Head Chef to join our team and lead 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 and continuously coaching and developing your team to excel and achieve great results.

We’d love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining food safety, 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.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions 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 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.