Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Designate Head Chef, where you'll inspire your team, uphold high standards, and create an inclusive work culture. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to exceed guest expectations.
• Deliver exceptional results and foster a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Emotional Intelligence

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 — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking 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, uphold high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and deliver exceptional results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating an inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and 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, able to make 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
• 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 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 throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.