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Designate Head Chef - Inclusive Work Environment (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex
Client: Wagamama
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Designate Head Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, with over three decades of celebrating individuality and diversity through our food and culture, we are looking for a Designate Head Chef to join our team. We pride ourselves on appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we're on a journey to nourish from bowl to soul.
The Role:
As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, uphold high standards, and continuously coach and develop your team to achieve excellence while driving performance and delivering outstanding results.
Requirements:
* Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Provide excellent training, coaching, and mentorship to emerging leaders.
* Dedicate yourself to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
* Build and nurture your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Create an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to thrive.
* Be 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% off 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
* National recognition through our Wok Star 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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