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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Designate Head Chef to join their vibrant team in Leeds. This role is all about inspiring and developing your team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on fostering a positive work culture, you'll lead by example, maintaining high food standards and financial management in the kitchen. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. If you're a forward-thinking leader who values diversity and individuality, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food safety and health standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire your team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop your team to achieve excellent results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Kitchen Financial Management

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Head Chef - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

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 Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and achieve excellent results.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize fostering a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• 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 valued, enabling them to thrive.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisive actions.

Wok’s in It for You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• 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
• 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 program

We also 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 Disability Confident.