Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Immediate starts possible.
Full training given. We will always make sure you are confident and ready!
Full, guaranteed hours available. Part time will be considered based on experience and flexibility. We will always do our best to offer a fair and balanced work schedule that fits in with the other important things in life.
Bring your friends! £250 referral bonus for any hires, any role.
Progression and chances to move up the ranks!
Access wages early through Wagestream and pay yourself as you earn!
WE BELIEVE IN KEEPING IT SIMPLE
Focusing on great food, exceptional service and spectacular sites and it seems to be working as we have now grown to over 50 restaurants.
IN OUR EYES, WE’RE THE PERFECT SIZE
Big enough to offer growth and career development and small enough to offer the support and attention you need to be successful.
WE AREN’T CORPORATE OR STUFFY
We keep it real with a present and hands-on leadership team offering support every step of the way.
YOU CAN HAVE A GREAT CAREER WITH WILDWOOD
With clear progression plans for everyone, a fully supported apprenticeship programme and a very active People Team.
Whether you just want to get more skilled in the kitchen or become an area chef… we want to get you where you want to be.
A CAREER IN HOSPITALITY
Is rewarding, interesting, ever-changing and fun. We know that the hours can be long, and this doesn’t suit everyone’s lifestyle, so we are more than happy to discuss flexible working. And we don’t just talk about being an equal opportunity employer we work hard to make sure everyone feels welcomed, that they belong, and they have everything they need to have a successful time at Wildwood.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
INDBOHCandidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Chef roles across Wildwood - Ely's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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