Job Title: Head Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex
Client: Wagamama
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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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 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 from bowl to 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 full potential while driving performance and delivering excellent 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 influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial performance, 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 supported to flourish in their roles and careers.
* 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
* 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
* 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
* Recognition through our nationwide Wok Star program
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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