Chef

Harri; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Service charge

Flexible shifts

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Wildwood in Maidstone is seeking a Kitchen Chef to bring energy to the pass across Pizza, Pasta and Grill. You’ll set the standard and ensure every dish leaving the kitchen feels like it belongs in a special moment for guests.

We’ll teach you everything you need to know, offer flexible shifts, a competitive hourly rate with a service charge, and real progression opportunities as you grow with the team.

Qualifications

• Right attitude and passion for great food.
• Kitchen training to learn all three sections (Pizza, Pasta, Grill).
• Flexible shifts and progression opportunities with the team.

Responsibilities

• Cook dishes across Pizza, Pasta and Grill sections.
• Maintain high kitchen standards and pace.
• Assist in plating and passing dishes to guests with care.

Skills

Attitude

Passion for food

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
• 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 29restaurants 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.

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