Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Designate Head Chef in Stevenage. The role involves inspiring a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food safety standards. The ideal candidate will excel in coaching and fostering a positive work environment. Attractive benefits include a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Skilled in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Drive performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Stevenage

Client: Wagamama

Location: Stevenage

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 individuality and appreciate 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'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential, driving performance and delivering exceptional results.

About you:

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your efforts or your team's efforts.
• Experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focused on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Committed to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, allowing them to thrive.
• A proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make sound decisions.

We’d love to hear from you!

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 of work for friends and family
• 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 each shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition programme

We also offer pension schemes, 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 scheme.