junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef at Wagamama in Peterborough. This full-time role emphasizes leadership, food quality, and a positive environment. Enjoy benefits like weekly pay, flexible hours, and free meals on shift.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policy

Uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus

Recognition programme

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting the team and maintaining high standards.
• Knowledge of food, health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the line, plan shifts, and coach the team.
• Lead, engage, and inspire the kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Food Quality

Health and Safety Standards

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Junior Sous Chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately), Peterborough

Client: Wagamama

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Junior Sous Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and continue our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will 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, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach your team
• Have knowledge of food, health and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Love to celebrate success and recognize individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay plus share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition programme

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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 left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages.