senior sous chef - Inclusive and nurturing team 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 you will inspire and lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes creating a nurturing environment for both staff and guests, ensuring high standards in food preparation and service. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will be pivotal in driving restaurant performance and fostering a coaching culture. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and a family-friendly policy, all while being part of an inclusive team that values every individual.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen management

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Food safety standards

Financial management

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Nurturing Team Culture (Hiring Immediately), Norwich

Client: Wagamama

Location: Norwich

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value 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 positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and equipped your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A forward-thinking problem solver capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience in maintaining standards and managing financial aspects of a kitchen.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to flourish.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belonging.
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making ability.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (100% of tips go to teams)
• Free food on shift and 50% outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition programs and nationwide visibility

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 Disability Confident.

*Tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.