Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Telford is seeking a Designate Head Chef to inspire and lead a team, ensuring exceptional service and high standards. This full-time role emphasizes team development, guest experience, and maintaining safety standards, with attractive perks including bonuses and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards.
• Focus on building and nurturing the team from recruitment to development.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

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Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Telford

Client: wagamama

Location: Telford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 value personality over perfection. We are looking for a designate head chef to join us on our journey to nourish both the body and soul.

The role:

As a designate head chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional service, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team to excel, drive performance, and achieve outstanding results.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and that they belong, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

Wok’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% outside of work to treat your friends and family
• 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 with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star with our recognition programme

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

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