Fast-food operator Slim Chickens poised to open in Peterborough

Bosses of the US restaurant chain have been recruiting for a range of positions at a proposed outlet in Peterborough city centre.

It is understood the eatery will be based in Bridge Street.

The duties the operator has been recruiting for include general manager, deputy general manager, kitchen manager and assistant manager.

The move comes just days after Slim Chickens announced plans to open about 20 new stores across the UK.

Each outlet can employ up to 50 members of staff.

The chain arrived in the UK in eight years ago and is operated by the franchisee Boparan Restaurant Group, based in Solihull.

Its arrival will boost the city’s growing restaurant community that will see the arrival of Umami next month and Popeyes, which is to open a 2,000 square feet restaurant in Long Causeway and Queensgate Shopping Centre creating 30 jobs .

The Boparan Restaurant Group has been approached for a response.