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Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately), Norwich
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wagamama
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Yes
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Posted:
12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
Celebrating individuality and diversity, wagamama is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team. With over 165 restaurants, we are committed to nourishing both body and soul, emphasizing personality over perfection — be you, be wagamama.
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 continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.
What You Bring:
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
* Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing 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 as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, engaging with your team with care and consideration.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
* Understanding of kitchen financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
* A proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking.
What’s In It For You:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
* Share of tips
* Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work for 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 each shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program
Additional benefits include pension, 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, are discretionary, not guaranteed, and are not considered wages.
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