junior sous chef - Rapidly expanding restaurant chain (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding restaurant chain as a Junior Sous Chef, where individuality is celebrated and personality is valued. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate team while maintaining high culinary standards. You will manage kitchen operations, ensure food safety, and contribute to a positive environment for both guests and team members. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of benefits including discounts, training, and recognition programs. If you love celebrating team successes and are eager to grow in a dynamic kitchen setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% discount outside of work

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about high standards and supporting team success.
• Understanding of kitchen safety and financial metrics.

Responsibilities

• Support team and maintain high standards in the kitchen.
• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts for adequate coverage.
• Understand food safety and financial aspects.

Skills

Food Knowledge

Kitchen Safety Standards

Team Management

Financial Performance Metrics

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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junior sous chef - Rapidly expanding restaurant chain (Hiring Immediately), peterborough

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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

Wagamama, a company with over 165 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, is looking for a junior sous chef to join our team. We celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection, embracing diversity and difference.

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 should have excellent food knowledge and standards, and use this to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Managing the line and planning shifts for adequate coverage
• Understanding food, health, and safety standards, as well as financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about supporting your team and high standards
• Enjoy managing the kitchen line and coaching team members
• Understand kitchen safety standards and financial performance metrics
• Love celebrating successes and recognizing individual contributions

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access to up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side activities
• Free shift meals and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menu items first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our nationwide programme

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages.