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Posted:
08.05.2025
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Job Description:
Designate Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—be you, be Wagamama. We are seeking a Designate Head Chef 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 to reach their full potential while driving performance and achieving excellent results.
What We’re Looking For:
* Ability to foster a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* Dedication to delivering outstanding guest experiences, ensuring all dishes meet exceptional standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
* Commitment to building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Strong problem-solving skills, able to think quickly and make informed decisions.
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, plus 50% discount outside work for friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to experience our new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
* National recognition programme to become a wok star
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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