Executive Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Preston, Lancashire
Client: Wagamama
Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
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 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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to excel and achieve great results.
About You:
* You prioritize cultivating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* You are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped and motivated.
* You ensure compliance with food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
* You focus on building and nurturing your team, supporting their personal and professional growth.
* You create an inclusive environment where team members feel respected, valued, and motivated to grow in their roles and careers.
* You are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.
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) and 50% off outside of work
* 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 with VIP guests throughout the year
* National recognition program as a wok star
Additionally, we 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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