Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef in Liverpool, where you will inspire and develop your team while ensuring high standards in food and service. Enjoy a supportive work culture and numerous benefits, including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional service and standards.
• Coach and develop team to reach their full potential.
• Ensure every dish meets high standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

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Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Liverpool

Client: wagamama

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over three decades of celebrating individuality and diversity across more than 165 restaurants, 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 service and standards, coaching and developing them to reach their full potential while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and 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 providing an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is equipped with the right skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding 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 in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

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 throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our national program

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.