junior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their dynamic team in Peterborough. This exciting role involves leading a kitchen team while ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety. You'll be instrumental in creating a supportive environment that celebrates diversity and individuality. With flexible hours and a range of enticing perks, including weekly pay and generous discounts, this position is perfect for someone passionate about culinary excellence and team success. Join a company that values your contributions and fosters a culture of recognition and growth.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Fresh uniforms provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Passionate about food quality and standards.
• Ready to manage kitchen line and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Manage shifts and ensure high food safety standards.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Team Management

Kitchen Financials

High Standards Maintenance

Education

Culinary School Diploma

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

junior sous chef | full time

We celebrate diversity and individuality at wagamama. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we're looking for a junior sous chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and soul.

The role |

As a junior sous chef, you'll be a developing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, motivate, and inspire your team.

If you...

• are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards, helping others excel
• are ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members on the go
• have knowledge of food safety, health standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

Wag’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniforms provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams; actual tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion, not considered wages.