Designate head chef (Hiring Immediately), Basingstoke
Client: wagamama
Location: Basingstoke
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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We’re looking for 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 service and high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and ensure excellent results.
About You:
* You prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* You are dedicated to delivering an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped to do so.
* You are experienced in maintaining food safety, health standards, and managing kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* You focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering growth and professional advancement.
* You care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued.
* You are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.
What We Offer:
* 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 and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
* Opportunity to try our new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition programme
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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