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! ‘Please check our Wahaca Recruitment and Staff Privacy Policy. By applying for a job with us, you acknowledge and accept this polic
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 looking for a Floor Supervisor who is passionate about fresh food, expertly crafted cocktails, and creating meaningful connections with guests, while being part of a team committed to delivering exceptional service. How you'll drive the success: Fully support your management team on all aspects of the kitchen Ensure all our drinks and dishes are served to our specs and our team is fully trained Lead engaging and fun shifts, supporting teamwork across all departments Take pride in your restaurant and ensure everyone maintains impeccable cleanliness Work alongside your team to create a lively and welcoming atmosphere. 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! 'Please check our Wahaca Recruitment and Staff Privacy Policy. By applying for a job with us, you acknowledge and accept this policy.'
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 after you pass your probation · 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 (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. Ready to cook up a storm? Apply now! ‘Please check our Wahaca Recruitment and Staff Privacy Policy. By applying for a job with us, you acknowledge and accept this policy.’