Head Chef Full Time

City, London
Wahaca

We are a business still driven by its founders Mark Selby and Thomasina Miers (Masterchef winner). We are passionate about sustainability and believe good food doesn’t have to ‘cost the earth’. We aim to spread our love and commitment for our planet and people, whilst sharing our love for Mexican Street Food.

Our Head Chefs are driving consistency through team training ensuring every dish is cooked and plated up to our spec. A ll our food is cooked from scratch every day, using fresh and seasonal ingredients.

As a Head Chef you will:

• Work closely with the General Manager, treating your site like your very own business.
• Lead by example and take pride in everything you do
• Uphold high standards of Food Safety
• Create a fun environment for your team
• Champion your team through recognition
• Look for opportunities and have a can-do attitude
• Be a hands-on and support teamwork
• Promote positive thinking within your teams

Perks of being Head Chef at Wahaca:

• Inspirational trip for General Managers and Head Chefs to Mexico with our founders
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• 4 weeks paid off after 5 years with us
• Free nutritious food every day
• 70% off food, 50% off drinks when you dine with us plus 3 friends! (at all Wahaca and DF Tacos every day of week)
• Annual company ‘Fiestaval'(we close all our restaurants for a day full of funfair rides, music, food, drinks and more to celebrate our entire team)! plus lots of socials with your team
• Earn up to £1000 referral bonus
• £100 off your bill after 3 months working with us to show off your workplace to family and friends
• Food Safety Level 3 and Mental Health training provided
• And much more

Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK and winners of R200 Sustainability Award and Deliveroo’s Best Mexican Restaurant! We are deeply values driven and People obsessed, our teams are at the core of everything we do.

With exciting times ahead, we are looking for an energetic Head Chef to join us, as we expand. T his is your chance to get involved in a fantastic brand!