Head Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead and inspire a dynamic kitchen team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to create an inclusive and positive work culture while ensuring high standards of food quality and guest satisfaction. You will coach and mentor emerging leaders, manage financial aspects, and foster a thriving environment for your team. With a generous bonus scheme and various perks, this position is perfect for those passionate about culinary excellence and team development.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free shift meals

50% off meals for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and training emerging leaders.
• Strong focus on food quality, safety standards, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are consistently met.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentoring

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Team Building

Job description

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wagamama

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bedford, United Kingdom

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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 diversity and individuality. We value personality over perfection — be yourself, be Wagamama. We are seeking a Designate Head Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and achieve outstanding results.

About You:

• Prioritize creating an inclusive and positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring food quality and safety standards are met, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Dedicated to building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles.
• Are a proactive 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 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free shift meals from our menu, plus 50% off outside 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 try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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.