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Senior Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Wakefield
Client: wagamama
Location: Wakefield, 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 individuality and diversity. We are looking for a Designate Head Chef 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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team, driving performance and achieving outstanding results.
We'd love to hear from you if you:
* Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to 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.
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% 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 programme
We also offer pension schemes, 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.
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