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Designate Head Chef - Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Wakefield
Client: wagamama
Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
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 seeking 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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team, drive performance, and achieve excellent results.
About you:
* You prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work environment 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 high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* You have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
* You focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* You care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* You 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 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
We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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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