Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef in Manchester, where you will inspire your team, maintain high standards, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This full-time role offers numerous benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Private medical insurance

Free shift meals and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experienced in maintaining food safety and health standards.
• Dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team to reach their potential.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

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Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Manchester

Client: wagamama

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

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 in our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

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 to reach their potential while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

About You:

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experienced in maintaining food safety, health standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Committed to building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive.
• A proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make sound decisions.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Opportunity to be among the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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.