head chef - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Designate Head Chef in a renowned restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to inspire your team while delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high food quality standards. With a focus on training and team development, you will play a crucial role in fostering a positive work environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team members for performance improvement.

Skills

Team Building

Coaching and Mentoring

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Food Quality and Safety Standards

Job description

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for 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 inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and ensure excellent results.

About You:

• You prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• You are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences and ensuring food quality and safety standards are met.
• You understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• You focus on team building and development, fostering growth and professional advancement.
• You care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued.
• You are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

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, plus 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
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP events throughout the year
• Recognition programs like our nationwide Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training programs, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.