Professional Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the restaurant sector seeks a Senior Sous Chef to lead and inspire a kitchen team. This dynamic role involves fostering a supportive environment, ensuring high standards in food safety and guest experience, and driving restaurant performance. With a commitment to individual growth and a coaching culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying perks like a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition as a Wok Star

Pension schemes and holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support your team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards while managing costs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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08.05.2025

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Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We are seeking 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 inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring |

• Ability to create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and equipping your team with necessary skills.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Focus on building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability 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 and supporting your team.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with agility and quick thinking.

What’s In It For You |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, varying by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our national programme as a Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are entirely at the guest’s discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.