Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Cardiff is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead a team in delivering exceptional guest experiences. The role involves coaching and developing team members, maintaining high standards, and fostering an inclusive work culture. With a focus on excellence and problem-solving, the ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment. Attractive benefits include a substantial bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to influence and empower emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Drive performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Cardiff

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cardiff, 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 three decades of celebrating difference and valuing personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama" — we are looking for a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul. With over 165 restaurants, we are dedicated to creating a positive, inclusive environment.

The Role

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintain high standards, and continuously coach and develop your team to achieve their best while driving performance and delivering exceptional 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 excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, either through your own efforts or by equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience ensuring food, health, and safety standards are maintained and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

Wok’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 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 program

In addition, 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.