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Designate Head Chef - Inclusive Work Environment (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent
Client: wagamama
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Designate Head Chef | Full Time
At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection. We are seeking a Designate Head Chef to inspire and lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences.
The Role
As a Designate Head Chef, you will motivate your team to exceed expectations, coach and develop their skills, and drive performance to deliver outstanding results.
About You
* 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.
* You are committed to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring all dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
* You have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
* You focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* You care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive.
* You are a forward-thinking problem solver, quick to make decisions and adapt to challenges.
What We Offer
* 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, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to experience new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition program
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training programs, 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.
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