Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef in Slough, where you'll inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on inclusivity and high standards, you'll play a key role in team development and kitchen management. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Private medical insurance

Free shift food from our menu + 50% discount outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

National recognition through our Wok Star program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards and motivate team through coaching.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

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Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Slough

Client: wagamama

Location: Slough, 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 individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a Designate Head Chef to join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and motivating your team through coaching and development to achieve outstanding results.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Prioritizes creating a positive, inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Is committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring all dishes meet high standards, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Has experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understands kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Focuses on building and nurturing a team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Creates an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Is a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize positive work culture and team development.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest service and food quality.
• Maintain high standards in food safety and understand kitchen financials.
• Are committed to team growth and inclusivity.
• Are a forward-thinking, decisive problem solver.

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 shift food from our menu + 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition through our Wok Star program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training programs, 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.