Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Designate Head Chef in Brighton. The role involves inspiring a kitchen team, ensuring high standards, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will prioritize team development and uphold food safety standards while driving results. Join a vibrant team and enjoy numerous benefits, including bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free shift food and 50% discount

Family-friendly policies

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen teams and guest experiences.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop the kitchen team to deliver high standards.
• Ensure guest experience excellence and maintain food safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Brighton

Client: wagamama

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We prioritize personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be wagamama." We are seeking a Designate Head Manager to join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and performance. You will coach and develop your team to reach their full potential while driving results.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards and understand kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively identifying opportunities.
• 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 belongs, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

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 shift food from our menu, plus 50% discount outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our 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.