Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Earn Up to £3k Bonus

Wagamama; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £3,000

Share of tips

50% off Wagamama outside of work

Free meals on shift

Earned pay access (Wagestream)

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay—

Brand discounts across Brunning &Price

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle to work

Retail and leisure discounts

Long service awards

Job summary

Wagamama is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for a full-time role. You will run the pass, lead the kitchen team, and deliver high-energy service with real ownership and impact. Mentoring junior chefs and maintaining top food quality will be core parts of the day-to-day.

You’ll thrive if you enjoy fresh food, fast pace, and creating a safe, energetic space for your team. There’s a clear path to head chef and growth within the brand.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to mentor chefs and develop talent.
• Strong focus on food quality and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Run the pass, lead the kitchen team and maintain high-energy service.
• Ensure food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky-high.
• Mentor chefs and help them grow.
• Jump into prep, solve problems, and keep pace.
• Apply Kaizen mindset to continually improve operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Food quality

Kaizen mindset

High energy service

Job description

Wagamama is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for a full-time role. You will run the pass, lead the kitchen team, and deliver high-energy service with real ownership and impact. Mentoring junior chefs and maintaining top food quality will be core parts of the day-to-day.

You’ll thrive if you enjoy fresh food, fast pace, and creating a safe, energetic space for your team. There’s a clear path to head chef and growth within the brand.