Chef

Wildwood - Lincoln; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Great service charge

Full training

Regular check-ins

Access to Wagestream

Real progression opportunities

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Wildwood - Lincoln is looking for an energetic Chef to join our kitchen and help create moments with every dish. You’ll be at the heart of the action, setting the standard and ensuring plates that leave the pass feel special.

Our kitchen is split into Pizza, Pasta and Grill, offering variety and growth. We provide training, support, flexible shifts, and a measurable service charge to reward your hard work.

Qualifications

• Energetic attitude and passion for great food.
• Willing to learn pizza, pasta and grill sections.

Responsibilities

• As a Chef, you’re right at the heart of the action.
• You’ll bring energy to the kitchen, set the standard and ensure every dish from the pass feels special.

Job description

The role

This isn’t just cooking food it’s about creating moments.

As a Chef, you’re right at the heart of the action. You’ll bring the energy to the kitchen, set the standard, and make sure every dish that leaves the pass feels like it belongs somewhere special.

Our kitchen has three sections: Pizza, Pasta and Grill, so there’s always something new to learn and get stuck into. Don’t worry if you don’t know every section already we’ll teach you everything you need to know. Bring the right attitude, a passion for great food, and we’ll help you build the skills to smash it in the kitchen.

Why you’ll love it here

• Competitive hourly rate + great service charge
• Full training - we’ve got you
• Regular check-ins and coffee chats with your manager
• Access to Wagestream (flex your pay your way)
• Real progression opportunities - grow with us
• Flexible shifts

Who we are

Wildwood, now part of the Bow Street Group, is all about Italian-inspired food, great cocktails and welcoming spaces where people love to come together. We're on a mission to make Wildwood better than ever, investing in our restaurants, our people and every guest experience.

With 29 restaurants and big expansion plans for 2026, there’s serious room to grow with us!

The vibe

Think great food, high standards, a fast-paced kitchen and a team that knows how to have fun while getting the job done.

No egos. No shouting. Just real people working together, supporting each other and taking pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen.

We work hard, keep the energy high and look out for each other because when the kitchen is buzzing, the whole restaurant feels it.

Everyone’s welcome

We’re building a team that reflects the world around us.

All backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are encouraged - it’s what makes us stronger.

Our culture

Our culture is shaped by three core values: Creativity - always looking for better ways to do things; Ownership - taking responsibility and making things happen; and Collaboration - working together to achieve shared success. If these values resonate with you we'd love to hear from you.