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, championing great British produce and sourcing ingredients locally.
We are currently looking for a Section Chef who has great passion for working with fresh ingredients, takes pride in creating flavourful, vibrant, high‑quality dishes and wants to be part of a team that delivers excellent service to all our guests.
Responsibilities
- Take pride in every dish you make, keeping quality and consistency high.
- Support a smooth kitchen operation from open to close.
- Maintain the standard for exceptional cleanliness and food safety.
- Work alongside your team to create a lively and efficient kitchen environment.
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 Stream.
Health & Wellbeing:
- Free, nutritious meal every time you work, freshly made by our talented chefs.
- Support from our Employee Assistance programme, The Burnt Chef Project.
- Time off for when needed; like your child's first day at school.
Development & Social:
- Own development plan and clear career path – we are committed to growing our people from within.
- Our very own Masterchef and Cocktail competitions.
- Unwind and turn up the fun at one of our many events across the year such as WOW Fest!
- Celebrate your milestones with our Tacoversaries – a £50 voucher at 1 year, a flight to Mexico at 2 years, and a 4‑week paid sabbatical at 5 years.
If you're inspired by what you've read and have a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality, we'd be thrilled to have you join our team!
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We are currently looking for a Section Chef who has great passion for working with fresh ingredients, takes pride in creating flavourful, vibrant, high‑quality dishes and wants to be part of a team that delivers excellent service to all our guests.
Responsibilities
- Take pride in every dish you make, keeping quality and consistency high.
- Support a smooth kitchen operation from open to close.
- Maintain the standard for exceptional cleanliness and food safety.
- Work alongside your team to create a lively and efficient kitchen environment.
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 Stream.
Health & Wellbeing:
- Free, nutritious meal every time you work, freshly made by our talented chefs.
- Support from our Employee Assistance programme, The Burnt Chef Project.
- Time off for when needed; like your child’s first day at school.
Development & Social:
- Own development plan and clear career path – we are committed to growing our people from within.
- Our very own Masterchef and Cocktail competitions.
- Unwind and turn up the fun at one of our many events across the year such as WOW Fest!
- Celebrate your milestones with our Tacoversaries – a £50 voucher at 1 year, a flight to Mexico at 2 years, and a 4‑week paid sabbatical at 5 years.
If you’re inspired by what you’ve read and have a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality, we’d be thrilled to have you join our team!
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