Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef in Preston, where you will inspire your team, maintain high standards, and create a positive work environment. Enjoy competitive benefits including bonuses, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition through 'Wok Star' program

Pension schemes

Holiday and training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food safety and health standards.
• Skilled in financial aspects like gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure every dish meets high standards and coach your team.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

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Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Preston, Lancashire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 — we call it "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 experiences to our guests, maintaining high standards and expectations. You will coach and develop your team to reach their full potential while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Prioritizes creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Is dedicated to delivering outstanding guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Has experience maintaining impeccable food safety, health standards, and understands financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focuses on building and nurturing their team, from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Cares about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and belong, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Is a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on their feet.

We’d love to hear from you!

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 — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• 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.