Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Designate Head Chef in Doncaster. The role involves inspiring a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards. The ideal candidate will foster a positive work culture, ensuring excellence in food quality and guest satisfaction. Benefits include a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programme

Standard benefits like pension scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop team for outstanding results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Building

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Doncaster

Client: Wagamama

Location: Doncaster, 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 more than 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection. We are looking for 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 guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to excel and achieve outstanding results.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize creating 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, whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on team building and nurturing, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth among team members.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

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% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• An 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
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer standard benefits such as pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

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