Chefs all levels

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

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Q What is the National Living Wage rate for restaurant workers aged 21 and over in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.50 per hour as of 1 April 2026. Restaurant assistants, waiters and kitchen porters receive this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 48 hours in a reference period. Employers must pay this rate or face penalties of up to £20,000 per worker.
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As per GOV.UK, non-UK applicants for restaurant chef positions must hold a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed employer with a minimum salary of £30,960 or the going rate for the SOC code 5434, whichever is higher, as of January 2026. The visa requires a Certificate of Sponsorship issued no earlier than 3 months before application and payment of the Immigration Skills Charge of £1,000 per year.
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As per GOV.UK, applicants must provide a National Insurance number, proof of right to work such as a passport or biometric residence permit, and a completed Work Trial agreement form before starting. Employers must issue a written statement of employment particulars within 1 day of the trial commencing.
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