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Designate Head Chef - Inclusive Work Environment (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 individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for a Designate Head Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to soul.
The Role:
As a Designate Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to reach their potential while driving performance and achieving excellent results.
About You:
* Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders with training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Experienced in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, while proactively spotting opportunities.
* Focused on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Committed to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and belong, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
* A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making 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 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
* 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 Disability Confident.
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