Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef in Stoke-on-Trent, where you will inspire and lead a team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Embrace individuality and diversity while ensuring high standards in food safety and guest service. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Training

Cycle-to-work schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in training and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Strong understanding of kitchen financials and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Motivate team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Team Building

Coaching

Problem Solving

Emotional Intelligence

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Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent

Client: wagamama

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, 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, embracing what makes you unique. We are seeking 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 motivate your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, driving performance and achieving outstanding results.

About You:

• You prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• You are committed to delivering excellence in guest service, ensuring all dishes meet high standards and your team is skilled and motivated.
• You maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively identifying opportunities.
• You focus on team building and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• You care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive.
• You are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What We Offer:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition program as a wok star

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

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