Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef in Worcester. You'll lead a dynamic team, ensuring high standards in food quality and guest experience while fostering a positive work culture. Enjoy various benefits including bonuses, medical insurance, and free meals.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations.
• Drive performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

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wagamama

Location:

worcester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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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 looking for a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role |

As a Designate Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to excel while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

About You |

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship is key.
• Dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Experienced in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, while proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focused on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Committed to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions effectively.

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 try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our programme

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.