Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef in Wolverhampton. You'll inspire your team, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work culture. Enjoy competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience managing food, health, and safety standards.
• Dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations.
• Coach and develop team for outstanding results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Wolverhampton

Client: Wagamama

Location: Wolverhampton

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 personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being 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'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations while maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team, driving performance and delivering outstanding 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 dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience managing food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like 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 valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make effective decisions.

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 for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition through our 'Wok Star' program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.