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Senior Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Chelmsford
Client:
wagamama
Location:
Chelmsford
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, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking 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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and achieve excellent results.
We’re looking for someone who |
* Prioritizes creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* Is dedicated to delivering outstanding guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Ensures compliance with food, health, and safety standards, understands financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement.
* Focuses on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Cares about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and belong, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
* Is 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 per year
* Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Private medical insurance
* Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work for 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 try our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition programme
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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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