Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Designate Head Chef in Southampton. You will lead and inspire a team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards in food safety and team development. Enjoy a supportive work culture with numerous benefits including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free shift meals and 50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food safety and health standards.
• Ability to manage financial aspects like gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure every dish meets high standards and equip your team with necessary skills.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Southampton

Client: Wagamama

Location: Southampton, 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, celebrating individuality and diversity is at our core. With over 165 restaurants, 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 exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, driving performance and delivering excellent 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 exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining food safety, health standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on team building and nurturing personal and professional growth among team members.
• Care about creating an environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions 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 meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Nationwide recognition through our Wok Star program

We also 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.