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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Designate Head Chef at a leading restaurant chain. In this exciting role, you will lead your kitchen team to create exceptional dining experiences while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. With a focus on team development and a positive work culture, you will have the opportunity to inspire and mentor your staff, ensuring they feel valued and respected. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, access to earnings before payday, and private medical insurance. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment where your contributions are celebrated.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development.
• Ability to maintain high food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure consistency and excellence in every dish prepared.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, 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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintain high standards, and drive performance. You will coach and develop your team to be their best, ensuring consistency and excellence in every dish.

About You:

• You prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation.
• You are dedicated to delivering outstanding guest experiences and ensuring food safety and quality standards.
• You understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and can identify opportunities for improvement.
• You focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment, development, and mentorship.
• You care about creating an environment where your team feels respected and valued.
• You are a forward-thinking problem solver who can make quick decisions.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.