Head Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Designate Head Chef Manager to lead a dynamic team in Southampton. This exciting opportunity involves coaching and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding guest experiences while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. You'll play a pivotal role in fostering a positive and inclusive work culture, empowering your team through mentorship and training. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this role offers an attractive bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and various perks, making it a rewarding career choice for passionate culinary professionals.

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

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a head chef role with a focus on team leadership and guest service.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards while managing costs.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Team Development

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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Head Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately), Southampton

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Southampton, 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 value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, driving performance and achieving outstanding results.

If you |

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your leadership will empower emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to excellence in guest service, 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, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annual 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
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Be among 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.