Assistant Head Chef — Lead a Busy Kitchen (Tips + Pension)

Maki & Ramen; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bereavement leave

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Job summary

Maki & Ramen is hiring an experienced and motivated Assistant Head Chef to support the Head Chef in a busy kitchen in Leeds. This hands-on role requires taking ownership of service, maintaining high standards and stepping in for the Head Chef when needed.

We're offering a competitive hourly pay rate, 45–50 hours per week, and tips to boost earnings. The role includes training, development opportunities and a friendly team environment in a growing restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years cooking in a busy kitchen.
• Senior/Sous Chef experience (1 year) preferred.
• Fluent spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead service during busy periods and maintain standards.
• Ensure food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff with clear direction.
• Assist with stock, ordering, waste control and kitchen costs.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, allergens and health & safety procedures.
• Collaborate with management and front-of-house for smooth service.
• Identify and resolve issues during service when leadership is needed.

Skills

Cooking skills

Supervising kitchen team

Organisation & time management

Food safety & HACCP

Stock awareness & costs

Reliability & adaptability

Head Chef potential

Job description

Maki & Ramen is hiring an experienced and motivated Assistant Head Chef to support the Head Chef in a busy kitchen in Leeds. This hands-on role requires taking ownership of service, maintaining high standards and stepping in for the Head Chef when needed.

We're offering a competitive hourly pay rate, 45–50 hours per week, and tips to boost earnings. The role includes training, development opportunities and a friendly team environment in a growing restaurant group.