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Head Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Bedford
Client: wagamama
Location: Bedford, 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 three decades of celebrating individuality and diversity across more than 165 restaurants, 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'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to achieve their best, driving performance and delivering outstanding results.
We'd love to hear from you if you:
* Prioritize fostering a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your own efforts or by enabling your team.
* Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, committed to personal and professional growth.
* Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, allowing them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.
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
* An 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 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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