Chef

Kanada-Ya; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanada-Ya, an independent chain of award-winning ramen bars, is seeking back-of-house kitchen staff in London. You will play an essential role in food preparation and maintain kitchen standards while enjoying training opportunities and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates have a passion for Japanese cuisine and can thrive in fast-paced settings.

Benefits

Starting pay £11.50 p/h plus tips

Private Healthcare scheme for you and your children after 1 year of service

Employee Assistance Program

Full uniform provided

Free team meals whilst on shift

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Legendary team parties

Qualifications

• No prior experience in Japanese cuisine required.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and meals according to company specifications.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Follow food hygiene and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Interest in Japanese food

Job description

Kanada-Ya is an independent chain of award
winning Ramen bars, so far spanning 4 countries.We currently have 6 super busy locations here
in the capital, each serving a delicious selection of Japanese delights.

Authenticity is at the heart of
our menu and we import many of our ingredients from Japan to help us achieve
the rich, deep and deeply loved flavours that we are famous for.

Our
speciality Tonkotsu ramen boasts an 18-hour cooked pork bone broth, batch
crafted with love using traditional techniques learned from the
Motherland. Added to this succulent, rich and flavourful broth are Hakata
style wheat noodles, beautifully braised chashu pork belly and a superb
selection of toppings all sourced from Japan. Our bold bowls are much
beloved by our regular diners and newcomers alike.

We are looking for fun and
hard-working people to deliver excellent food and service. Experience in
Japanese cuisine is not essential as we will give you all the training you
need.

What we offer & our benefits:

• Starting pay £11.50 p/h plus tips. Pay is every 2 weeks.
• Private Healthcare scheme for you and your children after 1 year of
  service.
• Employee Assistance Program offering access to counselling services
  along with experts in law, personal finance and family matters; a 24/7 365
  helpline and an online health & well-being online app.
• CODE Hospitality Rewards: Discounts across thousands of restaurants
  and bars, gym memberships, hotels, meal kits, wine, produce, training, and
  many other rewards.
• Full uniform provided.
• Training and opportunities of career progression.
• Free team meals whilst on shift.
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
• Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
• Legendary team parties.
• Successful applicants will be paid for their trial shift.

A Back-of-House Working Day At Kanada-Ya:

A typical day in the Kitchen begins at 10am,
everything is cleaned and made ready for a busy service. There is
delicious chashu pork to slice, crisp fresh vegetables to prepare and rich
ramen broths to boil. At around 11.30 all the staff will meet to taste
the menu and to discuss the day’s activities. At 12 the doors are opened
and the line of customers that has formed will be greeted, seated and their
orders taken. Sides and main dishes are cooked to order, fresh
ingredients are prepared and the dishwasher is kept busy throughout the active
service. Breaks begin at 3pm, choose anything you fancy from the menu for
your lunch or work with the other chefs to prepare something flavourful for the
whole team. Meals on duty are free of charge. Service winds up at
10pm and the team will close the kitchen and make everything shiny and hygienic
ready for the next day's action. Time flies!

Working on shift with us you will:

• Prepare ingredients & meals to company specifications.
• Take pride in keeping the premises organised & clean.
• Work within the company’s food hygiene and health and safety
  procedures.
• Enjoy being part of a friendly & cooperative team.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Take an interest in Japanese food & culture.

Once you’ve joined, if you then decide you’d like to develop your career with
us, there are lots of opportunities – most of our Head Chefs joined us as Chefs
and they can earn well over £40k per annum.



To find out more about what we do, why don’t you visit our website
www.kanada-ya.com. If you like what you see, then you know what to do!

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Created on 04/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom