senior sous chef

wagamama; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in the UK is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their kitchen leadership team. In this role, you'll support the head chef in leading your team to uphold the restaurant's standards, develop your team members, and ensure high-quality dish preparation. Candidates should be strong communicators with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment, demonstrating a commitment to safety and financial performance. This position promises ample growth opportunities and a supportive, engaging atmosphere.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 a year

Pension scheme

Dedicated 6-week training programme

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

£14 - £25 food allowance per shift

50% discount at wagamama and 30% off TRG brands

Fully funded apprenticeship programmes

28 days holiday

Access to wellness and financial support

Qualifications

• Experience as a head chef or senior sous chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to inspire and engage the kitchen team.
• Understanding of food, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the head chef in leading the kitchen team.
• Ensure every dish meets high standards.
• Develop and grow the kitchen team.

Skills

Leading a kitchen team

Strong communication

Food safety standards

Financial performance understanding

Labour cost management

Problem-solving

Job description

the role

as a senior sous chefat wagamama you'll be an integral part of our restaurant leadership team, supporting the head chef to in leading your kitchen team the wagamama way. you’ll live + breath our people promise, values and embody core leadership behaviours. you’ll be responsible for ensuring that every dish served by the kitchen team meets our high standards. you’ll look after the development and growth of your team, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and high performing

our perks + quirks |

bonus scheme |up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity

pension scheme

dedicated 6-week training programme

dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

£14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift

50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends

internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth

28 days holiday

kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure

family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay

financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

what we look for |

a head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour + actions in a fast paced + complex environment

a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported

experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless

experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gp and stock control

experienced in managing the labour cost of your team, reacting to changing demands where necessary

an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career

passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong

a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

the wagamama way |

kaizen , meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection . welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different

be you, be wagamama