Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Designate Head Chef in Northampton, where you will inspire a kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while fostering a positive and inclusive work culture. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance, ensuring you thrive in your culinary career.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free shift food and 50% off outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Training and cycle-to-work schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Motivate team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Foster a positive work environment and drive performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Building

Problem Solving

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Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Northampton

Client: Wagamama

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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 personality over perfection. We are seeking a Designate Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences. Join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you will motivate your team to exceed guest expectations, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach, develop, and drive performance to achieve outstanding results.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize creating an inclusive, positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring food quality and safety standards are met, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on team building and development, fostering personal and professional growth among team members.
• Cultivate an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver who can make quick decisions and think on your feet.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

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

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Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.