Head Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Designate Head Chef Manager, where you will lead a passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences. This role emphasizes emotional intelligence, effective delegation, and fostering a positive work culture. Enjoy perks like a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, this is an exciting opportunity to influence and empower emerging leaders while ensuring the highest food safety standards. Be part of a vibrant team that celebrates individuality and diversity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

New menu experiences

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Nationwide recognition program

Pension schemes and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards and coach team for outstanding results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentorship

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately), Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, 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 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 and continuously coaching and developing your team to excel and achieve outstanding 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 dedicated to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring all dishes meet high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting 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, allowing them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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% outside of work to treat your 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 through our 'Wok Star' program

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.