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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Norwich is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their team. This role emphasizes leadership, team development, and maintaining high standards of food safety. The ideal candidate will inspire their team while ensuring an excellent guest experience. With a focus on inclusivity and personal growth, this position offers numerous benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.

Free food on shift from our menu.

50% off outside work.

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

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.

Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Pension scheme.

Holiday.

Training.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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 will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve their best while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture within the management team.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, making sure every dish meets high standards either through your own efforts or by empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Are committed to building a coaching culture within your team, collaborating with your head chef to recruit and develop staff, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported and heard.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labor costs efficiently, adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive and grow in their roles and careers.
• A passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A proactive problem solver, quick thinker, and decision-maker.

What's in it for you |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to our teams, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion).
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Be the first to try new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our 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.