Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Designate Head Chef in Plymouth. The role involves inspiring and coaching a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food and safety standards. The ideal candidate will foster an inclusive work culture and drive team performance. Competitive benefits include a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to train and mentor emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team to reach their potential.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Problem-Solving

Job description

Job Title: Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Plymouth

Client: Wagamama

Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

Position: Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We prioritize personality over perfection, embodying our philosophy: be you, be Wagamama. 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, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering growth and professional advancement.
• Dedication to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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 from our menu, plus 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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 initiative.