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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 familee that live by our set of values;pride, positivity, humble, integrity and fun. We believe that good food shouldn’t cost the earth and aim to deliver our mission as sustainably as possible. That’s why our kitchen team are fundamental in achieving this and feel proud to do so. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, we have opportunities for everyone that shares our passion for making and serving fresh food to perfection every time. 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! • Our very own Masterchef competition • 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… • Prepare delicious fresh food in our lively kitchens across all sections • Set up and close down the kitchen with precision and pride • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety • Work as a team and have fun in the process! 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 (Masterchefwinner) truly believe it’s the people that make a restaurant thrive and want to make every employee’s experience a fun and memorable one.
As a Chef de Partie, you transform high-quality, unique ingredients into our authentic Italian dishes through preparing, cooking and plating food items in Eataly’s exciting, high-volume, open kitchens. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and get all the knowledge needed for your next senior role within the kitchens. Eataly London is home to 3 restaurants and a production kitchen: A traditional Italian grill restaurant – Terra A classic, high quality, casual Italian – Pasta + Pizza An outdoor restaurant – La Terrazza Number of positions: 2 £12.84 + tronc Chef Whites provided and laundered Tronc Scheme 40 hours contract No late finishes! Our Chefs finish between 10.30pm and 11pm Free meal on shift Training dedicated to personal development and careers progression opportunities 20% employee discount across retail, bars and restaurants Uncapped "Refer a Friend" bonus scheme Lifestyle and culture discounts through our benefit supplier Cycle to work scheme 30 days holiday allowance that increases with length of service Technology and gym benefit available Company Pension Healthcare cash plan scheme Employee assistance program Experience as a Chef de Partie level or equivalent in high volume, high qualitykitchen Knowledge of fresh food cooking Ability to cook to specs and brand standards A passion for food and beverage and the Italian culture Strong teamwork skills Willingness to be flexible and support multiple teams Fluent in English Right to work in the UK Eataly is the largest existing artisanal Italian food and wine marketplace and it is committed to the world-wide distribution of high-quality agro-products! Founded in Turin in 2007, our market sells the same high-quality foods used by our chefs, while narrating the history of its products and their local producers that day by day make Italy one of the most biodiverse places on earth. Eataly's culture and philosophy are built upon the values of Sustainability, Corporate Responsibility and Sharing. Eataly is the first space where you can buy, eat and learn at the same time. Our customers can savor our products and then purchase the ones they selected while also acquiring knowledge of food and cooking through our learning programs (cooking classes, tastings and producers’ speeches). Eataly's goal is to make its consumers incisive and informed so as to help them select healthy and quality foods. Currently, we have more than 30 Marketplaces around the world building a bridge amongst cultures, eating styles and cuisines and bringing the Italian high food philosophy everywhere. We opened our second Eataly NYC location at the World Trade Center in August 2016, Boston in November 2016, Eataly LA in is anticipated to open the summer of 2017 and Eataly Las Vegas the sumer after!