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08.05.2025
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Job Description:
Designate Head Chef | Full Time
For over three decades, we have celebrated individuality and diversity. At wagamama, we value personality over perfection—be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for 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 potential while driving performance and achieving 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 by providing training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team with the right skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards in the kitchen, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.
Wok’s in It for You:
* Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
* Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Private medical insurance
* Free food on shift—anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat friends and family
* An 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
* 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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