Job Description

Role

: Assistant Head Chef

Address

: The Boardwalk Lakeside Shopping Centre, Lakeside shopping centre, West Thurrock, Grays RM20 2ZN

Salary

: 12.50 - 13.50 OTE

Hours

: 45 - 50 per week (hours are negotiable)

Commencement Date

: 1 month

Be part of something new - join Maki & Ramen Lakeside (RM20 2ZN)

We're Maki & Ramen - a growing, Japanese-inspired dining brand known for our homemade ramen and freshly prepared sushi. With a strong focus on quality and warm, attentive service, we're passionate about delivering a memorable experience for every guest.

For our newest Lakeside location, we're looking for an experienced and adaptable Full Time Assistant Head Chef to lead the launch and shape the future of this exciting new site. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a vibrant, expanding team, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen within a Japanese restaurant, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation. Assist in the preparation, cooking and execution of Japanese dishes in line with brand recipes and specifications. Help train and guide the kitchen team on Japanese cooking techniques, knife skills, food preparation and presentation standards. Supervise kitchen operations during shifts in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring smooth service and adherence to procedures. Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness across all kitchen areas. Support stock control, ordering, portion control and waste management to help meet food cost targets. Assist with kitchen rota planning and ensure adequate staffing levels during service. Work closely with the Head Chef and wider management team to support overall operational and commercial performance.

Skills & Requirements:

Previous experience as an Assistant Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef,

preferably within a Japanese restaurant or Japanese cuisine-led concept

. Good working knowledge of Japanese ingredients, cooking methods and kitchen practices. Strong organisational skills with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Confident communicator with emerging leadership skills and the ability to support and motivate a kitchen team. Good understanding of food safety, health & safety and hygiene standards. Willingness to learn, develop and refine Japanese cooking techniques. Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends and peak trading periods. Passion for food quality, consistency and Japanese cuisine.
What are you waiting for? Join us today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50-13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 45 - 50 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Discounted or free food Sick pay
Experience:

Kitchen management: 1 year (required) Assistant Head Chef: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Grays RM20 2ZN (required)
Work Location: In person