Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Designate Head Chef in Chesterfield. You'll inspire your team, ensure high standards, and create an inclusive work culture. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and more.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annual bonus

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Understanding financial aspects like gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards.
• Focus on building and nurturing the team from recruitment through development.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Chesterfield

Client: wagamama

Location: Chesterfield, 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, emphasizing personality over perfection. 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 service, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, driving performance and achieving excellent 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 in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• 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 proactive problem solver, capable of thinking quickly and making decisions on the spot.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annual bonus
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.