Head Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Designate Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in High Wycombe. This full-time role involves inspiring your team to achieve high standards while delivering outstanding guest experiences. You'll be responsible for coaching and developing emerging leaders, ensuring food safety, and managing kitchen financials. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and access to earnings before payday. Join a company that values individuality and inclusivity, and make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

National recognition program

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a kitchen environment.
• Strong focus on team development and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional experiences.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are consistently met.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Quality and Safety Standards

Financial Management (Gross Profit, Stock Control)

Problem Solving

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Head Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately), High Wycombe

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 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. You will coach and develop your team, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We’re looking for someone who |

• Prioritizes creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Is dedicated to delivering outstanding guest experiences, ensuring food quality and safety standards are met, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focuses on building and nurturing their team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Cares about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Is a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on their 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 food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% off 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
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• National recognition program – be known as a Wok Star

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.