Section Chef

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.
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. With an upbeat atmosphere and chef made dishes, we believe that 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 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.
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.

At Wahaca, we believe our team deserves the best, and here are just some of the perks we offer:
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!
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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