Head Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Designate Head Chef Manager in a vibrant restaurant environment. This exciting role offers the chance to lead a passionate team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while upholding the highest culinary standards. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll cultivate a positive work culture and drive performance through effective coaching and mentorship. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and delicious meals on shift. Be part of a forward-thinking establishment that values individuality and diversity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a head chef or managerial role in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and develop a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately), Liverpool

Client: Wagamama

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over three decades of celebrating individuality and diversity, we appreciate personality over perfection—be you, be Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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 exceed guest expectations while maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to perform at their best, 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 influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by enabling your team with the right skills and mindset.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards in your kitchen, understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, allowing them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

We’d Love to Hear From You

What’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% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition 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.