Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef at a well-known restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest satisfaction. With a focus on nurturing talent and fostering a positive work environment, you will play a crucial role in driving restaurant performance. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and family-friendly policies. If you are passionate about food and leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free on-shift food

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication skills to support and engage your team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Drive restaurant performance and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Financial Management

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

We are looking for someone who |

• Creates a caring and supportive environment, celebrates successes, and nurtures talent within the team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensures an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintains impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understands financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively spots opportunities for improvement.
• Builds a coaching culture, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Is a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations and support your team.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Financial understanding of kitchen operations, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering inclusivity and respect.
• Forward-thinking problem-solving skills.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme offering up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free on-shift food (any menu item) and 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our program.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.

*100% of tips go to our team members; actual tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages, are not guaranteed, and are solely at the guests' discretion.