Client:
wagamama
Location:
Bedford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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, emphasizing personality over perfection. We are seeking a Designate Head Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing both body and soul.
The Role:
As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, uphold high standards, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. You will coach and develop your team to achieve their best, driving performance and delivering exceptional results.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
* Prioritizes creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
* Is dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Has experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spots opportunities for improvement.
* Focuses on building and nurturing their team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Values creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Is a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on their feet.
What’s in It for You:
* Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annual bonus opportunity
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Private medical insurance
* Free food on shift (any menu item) and 50% discount outside of work for friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to experience our new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
* Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our program
We also offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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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Created on 08/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom
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