Designate head chef, London

designate head chef | full time

OTE £56,000 a year. £48,000 base, plus up to £8,000 bonus. you’ll also get private medical cover and a £200 monthly wagamama allowance to enjoy great food outside of work with friends and family

at wagamama, food is life. fresh food, fast paced energy, real people making real food. no microwaves, no shortcuts. just big energy and bold flavour

we’re looking for a designate head chef ready to turn up the heat. someone on the rise who leads from the front, keeps their cool under pressure and runs the kitchen like it’s their own. smashing service, backing the team and making every bowl one to be proud of

you’ll work across a few nearby kitchens, stepping in where you’re needed most. learning each team, finding your rhythm in different spaces and growing into full head chef leadership with a real feel for how everything comes together across our restaurants

• creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up
• keeping quality sky‑high. every bowl, every time
• coaching your team to grow in confidence and skill
• staying cool under pressure and being fast on your feet
• making your kitchen a place where people want to work and guests can taste the pride
• thinking with a kaizen mindset. constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen

• are ready to learn, lead + level up
• thrive in a fresh kitchen with no microwaves
• take real pride in your food and your team
• want to push for better. from prep to bowl
• believe kitchens should be places of connection, creativity + good vibes

• a culture that supports your growth, wellbeing + individuality
• up to £8,000 annual bonus
• £200 a month to spend at wagamama outside of work
• private medical insurance
• 50% off wagamama outside of work
• free meals on shift
• fresh dry‑cleaned chef whites, every shift
• early access to earned pay with wagestream
• 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents
• first access to our new menus
• 30% off at our other brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito + more)

in addition to this, we offer benefits such as: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

we’re proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench