Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Designate Head Chef, where you'll inspire your team, uphold high standards, and create a positive work culture. With a focus on guest experience and team development, this full-time role offers a range of benefits including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Private medical insurance

Free shift meals

50% off meals for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Annual Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining food safety and health standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Building

Coaching

Problem Solving

Emotional Intelligence

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12.05.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection. We are seeking a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, uphold high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team to achieve their best, driving performance and delivering excellent results.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize creating an inclusive and positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring food quality and standards are maintained, and your team is well-equipped and motivated.
• Have experience maintaining food safety, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on team building and development, fostering personal and professional growth among team members.
• Value creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and empowered to grow.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick decisions and thinking 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 shift meals from our menu, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift
• Annual Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our recognition 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.