senior sous chef - Inclusive and Celebratory Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where your leadership will create a vibrant kitchen culture and enhance team performance. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on both culinary excellence and personal growth. With industry-leading benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, you'll find a supportive workplace that values your contributions. Embrace the opportunity to lead a passionate team, innovate menus, and enjoy delicious meals on the job. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food during shifts

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team to achieve high performance.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and safety.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Coaching Culture

Problem-Solving

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Celebratory Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), Norwich

Client: Wagamama

Location: Norwich

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you'll 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 we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Ability to build a coaching culture, fostering personal and professional growth
• Proactive problem-solving skills and quick decision-making ability

What we offer:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go 100% to our teams)
• Free food during shifts and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition through our Wok Star program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, 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 at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages; 100% go to our teams.