Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in South West London seeks a Designate Head Chef to inspire and lead a team while maintaining high culinary standards. This role emphasizes coaching, team development, and creating an inclusive work environment. Enjoy competitive benefits including a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and more.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Private medical insurance

Free on-shift food

50% off food for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension schemes

Holiday and training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team for performance excellence.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), South West London

Client: Wagamama

Location: South West London, 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 difference and valuing personality over perfection, we are looking for a Designate Head Chef to join our journey to nourish from bowl to soul. With over 165 restaurants, we embrace individuality and diversity.

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, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring all dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• Commitment to building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Focus on creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• A proactive problem solver who can think quickly and make informed decisions.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free on-shift food 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
• First access to new menu launches
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year
• Recognition through our nationwide 'Wok Star' 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.