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Senior Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Luton, Bedfordshire
Client: Wagamama
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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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 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 perform at their best, driving performance and delivering excellent results.
If you |
* Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
* Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your own efforts or by developing your team’s skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
We’d love to hear from you
What’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annual 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)
* 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 program
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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