Head Kitchen Motivator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef, where you'll inspire your team and ensure excellent guest experiences. You'll lead kitchen operations, maintain high food safety standards, and foster a supportive environment. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, free meals, and industry-leading policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free food on shift from our menu

50% off outside work

Paid parental leave

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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12.05.2025

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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 the 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

What you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick and effective decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking approach, capable of quick decision-making.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave
• First to try new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition program – be a Wok Star

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.