Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Designate Head Chef in Derby. The role involves inspiring a team to maintain high standards, delivering excellent guest experiences, and fostering a positive work culture. Enjoy perks like a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding financial aspects like gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team for outstanding results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Derby

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Derby, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and 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 and maintain high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and achieve outstanding 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 delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining 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 forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift – anything 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)
• Be the first to experience 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 program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.