Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Designate Head Chef in Warrington. The role involves inspiring a team, maintaining high standards, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will foster a positive work culture and focus on team development.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to maintain high standards and performance.
• Ensure exceptional guest experience through quality dishes.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

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Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Warrington, Cheshire

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

Celebrating individuality, we don’t conform — we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish everyone from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, maintaining high expectations and standards. You will coach and develop your team to excel, driving performance and delivering exceptional results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders will shine through as you provide excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to exceptional standards, whether by your efforts or by empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, committed to fostering personal and professional growth among team members.
• 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 on your feet and make quick decisions.

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% outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star – our recognition programme

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.