Line Chef / Chef de Partie – Loco Lime Wandsworth
£13–£14 per hour depending on experience | Full-time and part-time available | New restaurant opening 15 August 2026 | Near Wandsworth Town station
Join Loco Lime as we launch our first London restaurant in Wandsworth on 15 August 2026.
Located at New Acres, close to Wandsworth Town station, Loco Lime is a fast-growing, chef-led Mexican-inspired street food brand. We’re looking for reliable Line Chefs / Chefs de Partie to join our opening kitchen team.
Our menu includes birria tacos, burritos, quesadillas, rice bowls, loaded fries and nachos. We prepare our ingredients fresh, slow-cook our meats and make bold sauces before serving everything quickly and consistently during service.
The food is fast, fresh and made properly, with clean sections, strong preparation and high standards. This isn’t fine dining, but it is a proper kitchen run by people who care about the food they serve.
The role would suit someone who has worked in a busy restaurant, street food kitchen, grill section, QSR, pub kitchen or another high-volume food operation.
What You’ll Get
- £13–£14 per hour depending on experience
- Full-time and part-time hours available
- Flexible working hours
- Free staff meals during shifts
- Staff discounts
- Full menu and kitchen training before opening
- Real progression opportunities as we grow and open more locations
- A supportive team that backs each other
- The opportunity to be part of the opening team for our first London restaurant
What You’ll Do
- Prepare fresh ingredients before service
- Cook and finish menu items to specification
- Work across our grill, fryer, preparation and service sections
- Prepare and assemble tacos, burritos, quesadillas, bowls and loaded dishes
- Run your section during busy services
- Keep your station clean, organised, stocked and ready for service
- Work quickly without compromising quality or presentation
- Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures
- Support the team with preparation, deliveries, close-down and daily kitchen tasks
- Help us deliver a smooth and successful restaurant opening
What We’re Looking For
- Previous kitchen experience
- Confidence working in a fast-paced environment
- Good basic preparation and cooking skills
- A clean and organised approach to work
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Good timekeeping and reliability
- Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
- Availability to complete training before our opening on 15 August
- The existing right to work in the UK
You don’t need experience cooking Mexican food. We’ll provide full training on our menu, kitchen systems, portion control and service standards.
What matters most is reliability, pace, cleanliness and attitude.
Interviews are taking place now, so apply today to be considered for our opening team.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to everyone, but we genuinely appreciate your interest in joining Loco Lime and being part of our London launch.
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
