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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in delivering exceptional guest experiences. This full-time role emphasizes the importance of creating a positive and inclusive work culture while maintaining high culinary standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for training and mentoring emerging leaders, ensuring adherence to food safety regulations, and driving financial performance. With a generous bonus scheme and a range of employee perks, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a dynamic environment where individuality is celebrated.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Holiday and training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and developing kitchen teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure kitchen adheres to food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Problem Solving

Team Building

Food Safety Standards

Job description

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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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 — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." We are looking for 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 full potential.

About You:

• You prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• You are dedicated to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• You ensure your kitchen adheres to food, health, and safety standards, understands financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement.
• You focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• You care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, allowing them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• You are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.

We’d Love to Hear from You

What’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 share with 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 try 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 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.