designate head chef

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland wagamama Full time

designate head chef full time exciting new opening in june

three whole decades of acting different, we don't conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection - we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a head manager to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul

whilst we might not have a live vacancy at the moment, please do apply. as we continue to grow and open new sites we have new opportunities to join us and would love to hear from you

the role

as a head chef you'll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, keeping expectations + standards high. you will be continuously coaching + developing your team to be the best they can be whilst driving performance and deliver amazing results

if you

  • prioritise cultivating a positive + inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders shines through as you provide brilliant training, coaching, and mentorship
  • are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to exceptional standards whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset
  • are experienced in ensuring your kitchen's food, health and safety standards are spotless, understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control + labour costs, spotting opportunities and proactively
  • focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, you are committed to fostering personal and professional growth among your team members
  • you care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong, allowing them to nourish + flourish in their role and career
  • a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

we'd love to hear from you

wok's in it for you

  • bonus scheme + extra earning opportunities
  • private medical insurance
  • free food on shift - yes anything from our menu plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
  • be the first to experience our brand-new menus
  • dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
  • wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
  • access up to 30% of your earnings before pay day with wagestream

in addition to this, we offer all the usual such as, pension scheme, training, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

if you will be successful you may be required to train for 4 weeks in uk


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