Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Nottingham is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. The ideal candidate will inspire staff, maintain high food standards, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This role offers a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and various other benefits, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday with wagestream

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

National recognition program as a wok star

Pension scheme and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen standards and financial performance.
• Commitment to excellence in guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead kitchen team to uphold high standards.
• Motivate team and develop staff for outstanding results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Building

Problem Solving

Job description

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Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Nottingham

Client: wagamama

Location: Nottingham, 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 165 restaurants, we celebrate our differences and value personality over perfection. We are looking for a Designate Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences.

The Role |

As a Designate Head Chef, you will motivate your team, uphold standards, and develop your staff to deliver outstanding results.

We’d Love to Hear from You if You |

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation.
• Are committed to excellence in guest experience and maintaining high standards in food preparation.
• Have experience managing kitchen standards, financial performance, and proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on team building, recruitment, and ongoing development.
• Care about fostering an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

What’s in it for You |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• 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
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Early access to our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition program as a wok star

We also offer pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

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