Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic culinary team as a Senior Sous Chef at an industry-leading restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through high-quality food and service. You'll foster a supportive and inclusive environment while managing kitchen operations, including financial performance and safety standards. With competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies, this is a chance to grow your culinary career in a vibrant and diverse setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Free food during shifts

50% off food outside of work

Paid parental leave

Uniforms provided

Gym memberships

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to inspire the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop kitchen team while ensuring high standards of food preparation.
• Maintain food safety and health standards, managing kitchen financials.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Financial Management

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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 our team and contribute to nourishing both body and soul.

The Role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support ongoing coaching and development of your team while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent 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 exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintains impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understands financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Builds a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Is a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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, capable of having meaningful conversations with team members.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and decision-making abilities.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free food during shifts and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Uniforms provided, including dry-cleaned chef whites.
• Wagamama parties and events with VIP guests.
• Recognition through our nationwide Wok Star program.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday allowance, 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 teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.