Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative culinary team as a Designate Head Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to inspire and develop your team while ensuring high standards of food quality and guest experiences. With a focus on inclusivity and personal growth, you will play a key role in creating a positive work environment. Enjoy competitive benefits including a substantial bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and exclusive discounts. If you are a forward-thinking leader with a passion for culinary excellence, this is your chance to thrive in a vibrant and supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Nationwide recognition programme

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and mentoring culinary teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the culinary team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

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Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Basildon

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection. 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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and achieve excellent results.

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 excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• 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.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

We’d love to hear from you

What’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% off 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 throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer 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 scheme.