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

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead and inspire a team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This full-time role emphasizes the importance of cultivating a positive work culture, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high food safety standards. You will have the opportunity to mentor emerging leaders and drive performance while enjoying a range of enticing perks, including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and inclusivity, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the team's success.

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 as a nationwide wok star

Long service awards

Gym memberships

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Skilled in coaching and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences and quality dishes.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Coaching and Mentoring

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Head Chef - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: wagamama

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, 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

For over three decades, we celebrate difference and individuality at Wagamama. 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 excel, maintaining high standards and expectations. You will coach and develop your team, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

About You:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team has the necessary skills and mindset.
• Experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Committed to building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering growth and professional advancement.
• Caring about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to flourish.
• A proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

We’d Love to Hear from You

Wok’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% outside of work for 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 with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our 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.