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Chefs all levels
Company
Heaney & Mill Restaurant Headingley Leeds
Location
Leeds
Salary
£32k a year
Posted
1 month ago
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Job Description
• *Chefs All Levels **
Up to £32K depending on experience
We are looking for an experienced chefs to work alongside our kitchen team at our newly expanded restaurant Heaney and Mill in Headingley, Leeds. All applicants must have a strong background in fresh food and experience working in a fast paced environment but first and foremost a history of reliability.
The food offering is high quality casual dining serving breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week.
We pride ourselves on quality, using 100% fresh food and everything made in house so any applicants must have an eye for detail extremely high standards and the work rate to support this.
We are an ambitious company looking for people with a similar ethos to help develop what we already do and grow individually alongside the business. This is a fantastic opportunity with excellent potential for personal development.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £32,000.00 per year
Up to £32K depending on experience
We are looking for an experienced chefs to work alongside our kitchen team at our newly expanded restaurant Heaney and Mill in Headingley, Leeds. All applicants must have a strong background in fresh food and experience working in a fast paced environment but first and foremost a history of reliability.
The food offering is high quality casual dining serving breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week.
We pride ourselves on quality, using 100% fresh food and everything made in house so any applicants must have an eye for detail extremely high standards and the work rate to support this.
We are an ambitious company looking for people with a similar ethos to help develop what we already do and grow individually alongside the business. This is a fantastic opportunity with excellent potential for personal development.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £32,000.00 per year
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What is the National Living Wage rate for restaurant workers aged 21 and over in the UK from April 2026?
As per the UK Government, the National Living Wage for restaurant roles such as waiters and kitchen staff aged 21 and over is £12.80 per hour as of 1 April 2026. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including overtime at the same rate. This applies to all restaurant jobs regardless of contract type.
Which visa allows non-UK citizens to take up sponsored restaurant jobs in the UK in 2026?
As per the UK Government, non-UK citizens require a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed restaurant employer for roles meeting the minimum salary threshold of £38,700 or the going rate for the occupation code. The visa costs £719 for up to 3 years and must be applied for before starting work. Seasonal Worker visas are not available for permanent restaurant positions.
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As per the UK Government, restaurant kitchen staff must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent before handling food, with training completed within the first month of employment. No formal education qualification is required but the certificate must be verifiable by the employer. Employers are responsible for ensuring compliance under food safety regulations.
What are the maximum weekly working hours and annual leave entitlements for full-time restaurant staff in the UK?
As per the UK Government, restaurant workers cannot exceed an average of 48 hours per week over a 17-week reference period unless they opt out in writing. Full-time staff receive at least 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays. Employers must provide payslips showing exact hours and holiday accrual.
