Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Designate Head Culinary Leader in Nottingham. This role focuses on inspiring and developing a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high culinary standards. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and foster a positive workplace culture. The position offers competitive benefits, including a significant bonus scheme and comprehensive support for employees.

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

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Holiday and training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team for performance and growth.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Nottingham

Client: wagamama

Location: Nottingham, 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 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize cultivating 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 delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining kitchen food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• 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 that they belong, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are 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 — any menu item! Plus 50% off outside work for 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 try 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 program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, 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.