Head Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; 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 talented kitchen team. This exciting role involves fostering a positive work culture, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll coach emerging leaders while managing financial performance. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and family-friendly policies. Join a vibrant team where individuality is celebrated and every dish is crafted to perfection.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and safety.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Food safety standards

Financial performance management

Team building

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants worldwide, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for a Designate Head Chef 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. You will coach and develop your team, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We’d Love to Hear from You If You:

• Prioritize cultivating 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 excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

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 from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 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
• National recognition through our 'Wok Star' program

We also offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.