52 Best founder Jobs in Richmond (July 2025)

OUR PHILOSOPHY Chez Lui is founded with a passion for authentic flavours and a dedication to creating unforgettable dining experiences. Nestled in the hart of Notting Hill and inspired by the rich culinary traditions of France, our founders envision a place where the warmth of a neighbourhood bistro converges with the elegance of fine dining. Today, Chez Lui stands as a testament to that vision, offering a menu that celebrates the best of French gastronomy. OUR TEAM Chez Lui is above all a family, Our team is friendly and entertaining, always making guests feel at home. THE ROLE We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef to come and lead our fantastic team. You will have a passion for food and know how to pass that on to your team. The ideal candidates will be well versed in French cuisine as well as having financial acumen and ability to control quality and margins. YOU It is essential you have previous experience in high end kitchens. Successful candidates will undertake an intensive training programme which will bring you up to speed with the way we do things. WHY US? We are proud of our team, packed with diversity and experience. If you love people, love the hospitality industry, and want to take on a new exciting challenge, join Chez Lui today and we will open many doors for your career. Our Chefs enjoy these benefits: • 30% staff discount for you and your family • A close knit team environment • 28 days paid holiday • Pension scheme • Book your birthday off on full pay – guaranteed. All applicants must be over 18 years old, reside in UK and have a right to work in this country.

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Line/Section Chef Pay Rate: From £13 - £15.50 per hour including share of tips Full time role/Part time role. Guaranteed hours. Paid every 2 weeks. Be part of an engaging and vibrant kitchen team. We work with fresh ingredients, prepared daily serving up lunch and dinner. Perks of being part of Wahaca and DF Tacos: • Free meal on every shift • Flight to Mexico after 2 years for everyone! • 4 weeks paid off after 5 years • Our very own Chef Competition and a chance to visit Mexico! • 70% off food for you and 3 friends at all Wahaca’s (and at DF Tacos too!) • Annual company 'Fiestaval' (we close all our restaurants for a day full of funfair rides, music, food, drinks and more)! plus regular socials with your team • £100 to spend at Wahaca when you pass your probation • Earn bonuses of up to £1000, through training, developing and referring! • Free English lessons • Opportunities to grow and develop within our brands What you will be doing: • Preparing delicious food in our kitchens across all sections • Set up and close down the kitchen • Maintain clean and safe workstation • Work as a team to support each other and have fun • Typical shift patterns involve days, evenings and occasional doubles such as: 8-4pm, 4-11.30pm Who are we? Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK and business still driven by its founders Mark Selby and Thomasina Miers (Masterchef winner). We are deeply values driven, our teams are at the core of everything we do. What’s next? 1. We will contact you for a chat on the phone. 2. Meet the team and show us your willingness to learn and positive attitude. 3. Once you’re in, let the journey begin!

Head of Food/Head Chef

26 days ago

£45000–£55000 yearly

Full-time

Greenford Green, Ealing

The Role This is a builder’s role — perfect for an ambitious chef ready to step up into a Head of Food (and soon Culinary Director) position. You’ll be: • Hands-on running production batches each week alongside a small team ,we have a fully functioning team of 1 junior chef and capable assistants • Developing, testing, and systemizing menus that can eventually scale to thousands of meals/week. • Working directly with the Founder and Operations Lead to integrate food into a smart kitchen operation — including robotics and automation. • Balancing creativity and consistency — designing amazing Asian-inspired meals that are also operationally scalable. • Setting culinary standards and culture — leading from the front now, managing a growing team as we scale. This is NOT a standard restaurant chef role. This is startup food leadership — fast-moving, creative, experimental, operationally focused.

Do you have a passion for fresh food, exciting cocktails and want to be part of a team that delivers service excellence? Then look no further. At Wahaca we are a family that live by our set of values; pride, positivity, humble, integrity and fun. We believe that every meal should be an adventure, every guest a friend, and every moment an opportunity to create memories. If you're passionate about hospitality and thrive on spreading positivity, then we want you to join our front of house team. What you will get: · Free meal on shift PLUS 70% off food to share with 3 friends at all Wahaca and DF Tacos · Paid return flight to Mexico after 2 years - for everyone! · Join the fiesta at our annual summer party plus regular socials with your team · Celebrate your probation with £100 to spend at Wahaca with your favourites · Stay with us for the long haul and enjoy 4 weeks paid time off work after 5 years · Unlock bonuses up to £1,000 through training, development and referrals · Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay · Free English lessons · Fantastic development opportunities across our brands and your own personal development plan · Part and Full-time contracts available (we don’t believe in 0-hour contracts!) About the role… · Become an expert on our menu and guide guests on an unforgettable food journey · Serve up passion and deliver WOW-worthy experiences with every interaction · Work hand in hand with your team to create a seamless dining experience filled with fun and positivity Whether you're a seasoned hospitality pro or just starting out, if you're bursting with enthusiasm and ready to make every moment memorable, we want to hear from you. Who are we? Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK and business deeply values driven by its founders. We care about our planet and source our ingredients locally, championing great British produce. Our founders Mark Selby and Thomasina Miers (Masterchef winner) truly believe it’s the people that make a restaurant thrive and want to make every employee’s experience a fun and memorable one. Apply now! ‘Please check our Wahaca Recruitment and Staff Privacy Policy. By applying for a job with us, you acknowledge and accept this policy.’

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