senior sous chef - celebrate individuality and creativity in culinary leadership (Hiring Immedi[...]

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

Job summary

Join an innovative culinary team as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality and creativity are celebrated. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate kitchen crew, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food safety standards. You will inspire your team through coaching and development, fostering a culture of success and inclusivity. With a focus on performance and quality, you will play a crucial role in the restaurant's journey to excellence. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in a vibrant and dynamic environment, while enjoying a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Pension scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership in Kitchen

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Financial Management

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Senior Sous Chef - Celebrate Individuality and Creativity in Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Norwich

Client: Wagamama

Location: Norwich

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection. 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 You Bring

• Focus on creating a caring environment where your team feels valued, celebrating successes, and fostering a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an exceptional guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and your team equipped with necessary skills.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Commitment to building a strong, developing team from recruitment onwards, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that support and listen to your team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with a quick decision-making ability.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are guest discretionary)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips are discretionary, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.