Assistant Head Chef | Lead Busy Kitchen, Growth & Tips

Maki & Ramen; Leicester; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bereavement leave

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Résumé du poste

Maki & Ramen in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Assistant Head Chef to support the Head Chef in a busy, high-volume kitchen. This full-time role requires hands-on leadership, ownership of service and a commitment to quality food and guest experience.

Offering £13.50–£14.25 per hour with tips, 45–50 hours a week, and opportunities to advance within a growing restaurant group, this position suits someone ready to step up when needed and develop towards a Head Chef role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Sous Chef, Assistant Head Chef or similar senior kitchen position.
• Strong cooking skills and experience working within a busy, high-volume kitchen.
• Confident supervising and motivating a kitchen team.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, allergens and kitchen compliance.
• Commercial awareness, including stock control, waste and food costs.
• Reliable, adaptable and comfortable taking responsibility during demanding service periods.
• A genuine desire to develop towards a future Head Chef position.

Responsabilités

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen and lead operations in their absence.
• Take an active role during busy service periods, ensuring smooth service, strong communication and consistent standards.
• Maintain excellent food quality, presentation, portioning and recipe standards.
• Supervise, train and support the kitchen team, providing clear direction and effective delegation.
• Assist with stock management, ordering, waste control and kitchen cost management.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, allergen and health & safety procedures are consistently followed.
• Work closely with the Head Chef, management and front-of-house teams to maintain an efficient service.
• Help identify and resolve operational issues during service, taking responsibility when senior leadership is required.

Connaissances

Cooking skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Time management

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Stock control

Formation

Food Safety Level 2 (preferred)

Description du poste

Maki & Ramen in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Assistant Head Chef to support the Head Chef in a busy, high-volume kitchen. This full-time role requires hands-on leadership, ownership of service and a commitment to quality food and guest experience.

Offering £13.50–£14.25 per hour with tips, 45–50 hours a week, and opportunities to advance within a growing restaurant group, this position suits someone ready to step up when needed and develop towards a Head Chef role.