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.

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.

• 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.

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!