Chef

Wildwood Restaurants Ltd; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate + service

Full training

Regular check-ins with manager

Wagestream pay option

Progression opportunities

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Wildwood Restaurants Ltd in Maidstone is seeking a chef to join a fast-paced kitchen featuring Pizza, Pasta and Grill sections.

You’ll bring energy, help set the standard, and ensure every dish that leaves the pass feels special. Training is provided, with flexible shifts and opportunities for growth as the chain expands.

Qualifications

• No prior kitchen experience required; training will be provided.
• Bring a positive attitude and a passion for great food.

Responsibilities

• Be at the heart of the action in the kitchen and set the standard.
• Ensure every dish leaving the pass feels like it belongs somewhere 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 thekitchen, set the standard, and make sure every dish that leaves the pass feelslike it belongs somewhere special.

Our kitchenhas three sections: Pizza, Pasta and Grill, so there’s always somethingnew to learn and get stuck into. Don’t worry if you don’t know every sectionalready 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 inthe kitchen.

Whyyou’ll love it here

• Competitivehourly rate + great service charge -*advertised pay rate is with predicated service charge
• Fulltraining - we’ve got you
• Regularcheck-ins and coffee chats with your manager
• Access toWagestream (flex your pay your way)
• Realprogression opportunities - grow with us
• Flexibleshifts

Who weare

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'reon a mission to make Wildwood better than ever, investing in our restaurants,our people and every guest experience.

With 27 restaurants and big expansion plans for 2026, there’s serious room to grow withus!

The vibe

Think great food, high standards, a fast-paced kitchen and a team that knowshow to have fun while getting the job done.
No egos. No shouting. Just real people working together, supporting each otherand taking pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen.
We work hard, keep the energy high and look out for each other because when thekitchen is buzzing, the whole restaurant feels it.

Everyone’swelcome

We’re building a team that reflects the world around us.
All backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are encouraged - it’s what makesus stronger.

Ourculture

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