Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Designate Head Chef to inspire their team and maintain high culinary standards. This role focuses on fostering a positive work environment, coaching staff, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Join a company that values individuality and offers a range of perks, including a substantial bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annual bonus

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to train and mentor emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Drive performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Team Building

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Coventry

Client: wagamama

Location: Coventry, 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 individuality and diversity across 165+ restaurants, 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 from bowl to soul.

The Role |

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team to reach their full potential, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

What We’re Looking For |

• Ability to cultivate a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, with a proactive approach to spotting opportunities.
• Focus on team building and nurturing talent through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and belong, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• A forward-thinking problem solver capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

We’d Love to Hear from You

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 of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy — 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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.