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Section Chef

Salary Range
£13 - £16
£1 - £1 / mo
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Location Base
London, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

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
  • Guaranteed hours. Paid every 2 weeks.

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?

  • We will contact you for a chat on the phone.
  • Meet the team and show us your willingness to learn and positive attitude.
  • Once you're in, let the journey begin!

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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