Senior Sous Chef

Mowgli Street Food; Norwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

40-45h weeks

Birthday time off

Pupternity

Flexible pay schemes

International trips

Festive holidays

Medicash health plan

Free meals on shift

Career development

Job summary

Mowgli Street Food is seeking a hands-on Senior Sous Chef to lead and support our busy kitchen team in Norwich. You’ll thrive across all sections, spot equipment needs, and step in wherever needed to keep service smooth and delicious. Join a company recognised for strong people development and vibrant kitchen culture.

Bring your drive and passion for Indian street food, and grow your future with Mowgli as part of a team focused on progression and excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Senior Sous Chef with ability to work across all kitchen sections.
• Comfortable reporting equipment issues and communicating with FOH.
• Strong teamwork and appetite for progression within Mowgli.

Responsibilities

• You'll work hands-on across all kitchen sections in a fast-paced environment.
• Support the team and help maintain smooth kitchen operations.
• Liaise with FOH and management to ensure high standards and progression.

Job description

Mowgli is simply an Indian Home kitchen, opened in 2014 by barrister turned entrepreneur and curry evangelist Nisha Katona.
Our purpose is enrich lives in the cities we go to through:
Our teams - We want everyone in the Mowgli family to feel nourished, purposeful and fulfilled during their time with us.
Our communities - Through our charity The Mowgli Trust, we have raised over £1.8 million for local and international charity partnerships.
Our guests - Providing warm, attentive service & addictive, delicious food founded on Nisha's family recipes.

Here atMowgliwe arerecognisedas a Sunday Times ‘Bestplacesto Work’andhave been forthirdconsecutive yearsand awarded one of the 'Best Companies' to work for in the UK four years in a row,and we arelooking for a Senior Sous Chef to join the team.

Founded by Nisha Katona in 2014, Mowgli has continued its growth and aspires for the restaurant chain to become the national voice for Indian Street Food, enriching lives wherever she goes.

Benefits:

• 30 dayspaid holiday + enhanced family leave
• Management contracts between 40-45hoursper week
• Birthday & child’s first school day off
• Pupternity – flexible working when you get a new dog!
• Flexible pay and savings schemes
• Life-changing international trips
• Festive holidays off
• Medicash Health Plan to support dental, optical and medical expenses for you and your family
• Free meals on shift + 50% employee discount
• Clear career paths and an investment into your development

The Role:

We’re looking for a hands-on Senior Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, supports the team, and steps up with confidence. You’ll be comfortable across all sections, quick to spot and report equipment issues, and always ready to jump in wherever needed. You love contributing to team goals, communicating with FOH and management and you’ve got a serious appetite for progression.

Bring your skill. Bring your drive. Grow your future with Mowgli.

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