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Designate Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Wakefield
Client: wagamama
Location:
Wakefield, 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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate diversity and individuality, valuing personality over perfection. We are 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 guest experiences by maintaining high standards, coaching, and developing your team to reach their full potential, and driving performance to achieve outstanding results.
About You:
* You prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* You are committed to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards and your team is well-equipped with the necessary skills.
* You have experience maintaining high standards in food safety, health and safety, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* You focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* You care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
* You are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.
We’d Love to Hear from You
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 try our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
* Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme
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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