Future Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef, where you'll inspire your team and ensure high standards of food and service. Embrace a culture of inclusivity and personal growth while enjoying a range of perks including bonuses and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Pension schemes

Holiday entitlement

Cycle-to-work schemes

Retail and leisure discounts

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Ability to influence and empower emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop team to reach their potential.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Problem Solving

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12.05.2025

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Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection, embodying our philosophy of 'be you, be wagamama'. We are seeking a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role |

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to reach their potential, while driving performance and achieving excellent 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 providing an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, whether through your own efforts or by empowering your team with the right skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

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
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting individuals receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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.