senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Norwich to inspire and lead their kitchen team. The role emphasizes creating a supportive environment while ensuring high standards in food quality and guest experience. With a focus on coaching and development, this position offers opportunities for personal growth and a rewarding workplace culture. Benefits include a bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work meals

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension scheme

Holiday and training benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills ensuring team support.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards for food and safety.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure kitchen standards for food, health, and safety.
• Build a coaching culture and support team development.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately), Norwich

Client: Wagamama

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Job Category: Other

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate diversity and individuality, emphasizing 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 will be an inspirational leader, fostering 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 exceptional results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are committed to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Ensure kitchen standards for food, health, safety are maintained, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with a caring approach that ensures your team feels supported.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards for food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Experience managing labor costs and reacting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills, with the ability to think quickly and adapt.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national 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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.