Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to inspire and develop your team while ensuring high standards of food and safety. With a focus on performance and a positive work environment, you will play a key role in driving the restaurant's success. Enjoy perks like free meals, early access to new menus, and a supportive training program. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support team members.
• Understanding of kitchen financials and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a kitchen team to deliver excellent results.
• Coach and develop team members for personal and professional growth.
• Maintain high standards of food, health, and safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Coaching Culture

Problem-Solving

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08.05.2025

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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 from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating 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 excellent results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.

What we offer:

• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, training, cycle to work, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama:

If successful in the interview, you will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with travel and accommodation covered.

*Tips are distributed at guest's discretion and are not guaranteed wages.