senior sous chef - Inclusive and Diverse Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Norwich, where you'll inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on inclusivity and high standards, you will drive performance and create a positive kitchen culture. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, flexible earnings access, and industry-leading family policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

National recognition as a Wok Star

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Diverse Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Norwich

Client: Wagamama

Location: Norwich

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. 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.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions as needed.

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 a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A proactive problem solver who can think on their feet.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go 100% to teams, vary by restaurant, at guests' discretion)
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First to try new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• 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.