senior sous chef - Inclusive Company 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 lead a dynamic kitchen team and create a positive environment. Wagamama values individuality and offers a supportive culture with a focus on personal growth and excellent food standards. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and flexible working arrangements, while being part of an inclusive company that celebrates diversity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 a year.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift, 50% off outside work.

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

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

National recognition through Wok Star program.

Pension scheme and holiday benefits.

Gym memberships and retail discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills ensuring team support.
• Understanding of financial performance and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team, driving performance.
• Deliver excellent results and maintain high food safety standards.
• Foster a coaching culture for team growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Job description

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive Company 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 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 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and deliver excellent results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine conversations, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

What we offer:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 a year.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go 100% to teams, at guest discretion).
• Free food on shift, 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• National recognition through our Wok Star program.

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 Disability Confident.

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