Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Dartford is seeking a Designate Head Chef to inspire and lead a team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences. The role involves coaching, team development, and maintaining food safety standards. Join a vibrant culture focused on inclusivity and personal growth, with numerous benefits including bonuses and private medical insurance.

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

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of financial performance, stock control, and labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations while maintaining high standards.
• Coach and develop team, drive performance, and deliver results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Dartford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 more than 165 restaurants, we value 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 exceed guest expectations while maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and deliver exceptional results.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Prioritizes cultivating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Is dedicated to delivering an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and equips your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Has experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understands financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spots opportunities.
• Focuses on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Cares about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Is a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

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 friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

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