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08.05.2025
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Job Description:
Designate Head Chef | Full Time
At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being wagamama. 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 will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential while driving performance and delivering excellent results.
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 by providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your own efforts or by enabling your team with the right skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, committed to fostering their personal and professional growth.
* Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, allowing them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.
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—anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
* An 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 every shift
* Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
* Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, 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.
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