Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef in Woking, where you will inspire and develop your team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy a variety of perks including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance, all while fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Woking

Client: wagamama

Location: Woking, 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 individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—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 will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to be their best while 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 excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

Wag’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 – anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat 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 experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we 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.