Line Chef

Wahaca; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Mexican restaurant in London is seeking a Section Chef to join their team. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will have a passion for fresh ingredients and create an efficient, lively kitchen environment. The position offers various perks and a full-time employment opportunity with a competitive hourly wage ranging from £14.65 to £17.

Benefits

70% off food when dining at Wahaca

£100 to celebrate probation

Up to £1000 through friend referrals

Free nutritious meal every time you work

Cycle to work scheme

Time off for special occasions

Development plan and career path

Qualifications

• Experience not required but an enthusiasm for cooking is essential.
• Advanced English language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare freshly made dishes according to specifications.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations from setup to closing.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness and food safety standards.

Skills

Passion for using fresh ingredients

Ability to maintain cleanliness and food safety

Teamwork in a kitchen environment

Job description

Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK, founded by Thomasina Miers (MasterChef winner) and Mark Selby. Inspired by their time in Mexico and a mission to prove to the UK just how vibrant and delicious Mexican food is, Wahaca champions great British produce and sources ingredients locally. Wahaca remains deeply rooted in the values set by our founders: by showing pride, staying humble, choosing integrity, having fun, and thinking positively, our team serves a taste of Mexican sunshine. We believe every meal should be an adventure, every guest a friend, and every moment an opportunity to create lasting memories.

We are currently looking for a Section Chef who has a passion for working with fresh ingredients, takes pride in creating flavorful, vibrant, high quality dishes and wants to be part of a team that delivers excellent service to all our guests.

How you’ll drive the success

• Demonstrate your passion for preparing freshly made dishes following our spec.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations from setup to closing.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Work alongside your team to create a lively and efficient kitchen environment.

Perks and Benefits

• FINANCIAL:
  • 70% off food when dining at Wahaca with up to 3 friends.
  • £100 to celebrate your probation in Wahaca.
  • Up to £1000 through friend referrals.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption pay.
  • Early access to wages, financial support and discounts through Wagestream.
• HEALTH AND WELLBEING:
  • Free, nutritious meal every time you work, freshly made by our talented chefs.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Support from our trained Mental Health First Aiders.
  • Time off for when needed; like your child’s first day at school.
• DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL:
  • Own development plan and clear career path.
  • Our very own MasterChef and Cocktail competitions.
  • Unwind and turn up the fun at one of our many events across the year.
• TACOVERSARIES:
  • 1 YEAR: £50 voucher.
  • 2 YEARS: Flight to Mexico!
  • 5 YEARS: Sabbatical - 4 weeks paid off work!

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Experience: Not required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £14.65 – £17 hourly

About Wahaca

Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK, founded by Thomasina Miers (Masterchef winner) and Mark Selby. Inspired by their time in Mexico and a mission to prove to the UK just how vibrant and delicious Mexican food is, Wahaca champions great British produce and sourcing ingredients locally.