Head Chef / Machiya / 48 Hour Salary / No Early Starts / Work/Life Balance

Machiya is an all-day Japanese restaurant and bar serving izakaya style small plates alongside classic yoshoku dishes such as tonkatsu, gyudon and curry - all prepared freshly and in-house. 

We are looking for an ambitious Head Chef to build a strong and resilient Back of House, developing the existing team whilst working with the General Manager to hire and train new recruits and delivering authentic, excellent quality Japanese food. 

Initially, the successful candidate will be required to deliver our existing menu consistently and accurately, focusing on the commercial element of the business alongside the General Manager. Our ambition is for the candidate to eventually develop and implement their own menu with a focus on Japanese charcoal grilled robata dishes and a more premium offering including a focus on wagyu.

Benefits & Perks

• Starting pay up to £40,000 p/a plus negotiable bonus.

• £1000 Welcome Bonus.

• Private Healthcare scheme for you and your children.

• Employee Assistance Program offering access to counselling services along with experts in law, personal finance, and family matters; a 24/7 365 helpline and an online health & well-being online app.

• CODE Hospitality Rewards: Discounts across thousands of restaurants and bars, gym memberships, hotels, meal kits, wine, produce, training, and many other rewards.

• Cost price food and drinks to take home.

• Free team meals whilst on shift.

• Referral bonuses for when you recommend your friends to work with us.

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).

• Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

• Legendary team parties.

• Optional pension scheme.

• Successful applicants will be paid for their trial shift.

Working on shift with us you will:

• Motivate and create a positive environment for your team and customers
• Oversee all training and HR with the support of the General Manager
• Ensure the company’s Food Hygiene and Health and Safety procedures are strictly followed
• Accurately manage your rotas and food cost according to company budgets
• Work with company systems including stock management and inventory
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Take an interest in Japanese food & culture

To find out more about what we do, why don’t you visit our website www.machi-ya.co.uk

If you like what you see, then you know what to do!

Head Chef / Machiya / 48 Hour Salary / No Early Starts / Work/Life Balance

Machiya is an all-day Japanese restaurant and bar serving izakaya style small plates alongside classic yoshoku dishes such as tonkatsu, gyudon and curry - all prepared freshly and in-house. 

We are looking for an ambitious Head Chef to build a strong and resilient Back of House, developing the existing team whilst working with the General Manager to hire and train new recruits and delivering authentic, excellent quality Japanese food. 

Initially, the successful candidate will be required to deliver our existing menu consistently and accurately, focusing on the commercial element of the business alongside the General Manager. Our ambition is for the candidate to eventually develop and implement their own menu with a focus on Japanese charcoal grilled robata dishes and a more premium offering including a focus on wagyu.

Benefits & Perks

• Starting pay up to £40,000 p/a plus negotiable bonus.

• £1000 Welcome Bonus.

• Private Healthcare scheme for you and your children.

• Employee Assistance Program offering access to counselling services along with experts in law, personal finance, and family matters; a 24/7 365 helpline and an online health & well-being online app.

• CODE Hospitality Rewards: Discounts across thousands of restaurants and bars, gym memberships, hotels, meal kits, wine, produce, training, and many other rewards.

• Cost price food and drinks to take home.

• Free team meals whilst on shift.

• Referral bonuses for when you recommend your friends to work with us.

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).

• Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

• Legendary team parties.

• Optional pension scheme.

• Successful applicants will be paid for their trial shift.

Working on shift with us you will:

• Motivate and create a positive environment for your team and customers
• Oversee all training and HR with the support of the General Manager
• Ensure the company’s Food Hygiene and Health and Safety procedures are strictly followed
• Accurately manage your rotas and food cost according to company budgets
• Work with company systems including stock management and inventory
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Take an interest in Japanese food & culture

To find out more about what we do, why don’t you visit our website www.machi-ya.co.uk

If you like what you see, then you know what to do!