Senior Sous Chef in Norwich

On-site in Norwich·Full-time·Added 6 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

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Our summary

Salary: £40,653 a year
About £2,730 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Norwich
Contract: Full-time
Experience: Senior level
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

wagamama is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Norwich.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing + individuality
up to £3,000 annual bonus
a share of tips*
50% off wagamama outside of work
free meals on shift
early access to earned pay with wagestream
26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents
30% off at our other brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito + more)

in addition to this, we offer benefits such as: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

The role

at wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, fast-paced, and full of real people making real food. no microwaves, no shortcuts, just big energy and bigger flavours. as senior sous chef, you'll run the pass, lead the team, and bring the buzz. it's a role built for head chefs in the making, with real responsibility, real impact and real food

What you'll do

creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up
making sure food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky-high
mentoring chefs and helping them grow
jumping into prep, solving problems, and keeping pace
thinking with a kaizen mindset. constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen

what you'll be doing

you'll love this role if you...

you're currently a kitchen manager or senior sous chef eager to take the next step
thrive working with fresh food
love the energy of a busy service
care about food, people and creating a safe space
want the opportunity to grow into a head chef
believe kitchens should be full of energy, passion and connection

what you'll get

we're proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you're from or who you are, you've got a place at our bench

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do

Your first conversation with us
Phone call
A phone chat lasting up to 30 minutes, a chance to tell them about yourself, hear about wagamama and ask questions.
Your discovery session
With one of our restaurant managers · In person
A face-to-face session in a restaurant lasting around 2 hours: experiencing a live service, trying simple tasks, tasting the food, meeting the team, plus a relaxed chat with a restaurant manager.
Your final interview
With one of our area managers · Video call · Not every role
A more in-depth conversation, usually with an area manager, exploring experience, approach and what the candidate could bring. Only for assistant general manager, general manager, senior sous chef and head chef roles.

After an offer, onboarding documents and the contract are completed digitally via a text link.
Discovery session candidates get a free meal and a £30 voucher afterwards.

About wagamama

wagamama is a pan-Asian restaurant group serving ramen, rice bowls, plant-based dishes and more. Guests can dine in, order click + collect, or get delivery through partners such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo.

The company runs a loyalty program called soul club, accessed via its app, where members earn stamps as they spend and unlock free food, birthday treats and exclusive events and experiences.

Industry: Restaurants
In the UK: London

In their own words

Additional information

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

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