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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Designate Head Chef at a renowned dining establishment. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards. You'll play a vital role in fostering a positive work culture, mentoring emerging leaders, and driving performance. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this position not only rewards your culinary expertise but also offers an impressive bonus scheme and a range of benefits that prioritize your well-being. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are dedicated to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and developing kitchen teams.
• Strong focus on guest experience and food quality.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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chesterfield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to excel while driving performance and achieving 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 excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like 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 belongs, allowing them to flourish.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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
• 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 throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension scheme, 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 the Disability Confident scheme.