Job Title: Kitchen Crew / Chef Job
Agency: YEMEN HEAVEN, York, England
Location: United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: £26,000.00 – £41,700.00 per year

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Job Description

Kitchen Crew / Chef jobs UK visa sponsorship in 2026: Explore this powerful YEMEN HEAVEN opportunity in York with Skilled Worker sponsorship available for qualified Chef candidates.

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About YEMEN HEAVEN

YEMEN HEAVEN is an independent award-winning restaurant in the heart of York serving authentic Yemenite food in a modern and distinctive dining setting.

Since opening, it has received substantial regional and national attention and built a great reputation for its food, hospitality and unique culinary personality.

The restaurant continues to grow, and we are looking for talented and dependable people to join our kitchen team.

We are particularly interested in chefs that want to learn, care about consistency & quality and want to have a longer term career with YEMEN HEAVEN.

Previous experience of Yemenite or Middle Eastern cooking is an advantage but not needed. You will be fully trained on our dishes, methods of preparation, spices and kitchen systems.

What The Role

The successful candidate will be joining our expert kitchen staff preparing and creating dishes for service, keeping YEMEN HEAVEN’s standards of quality, consistency, organization and food safety, depending on experience.

For experienced candidates, the position will encompass real chef duties and increasing ownership of preparation, cooking and serving.

Responsibilities may include

• Prepping materials and daily mise en place
• Preparing and preparing items as per YEMEN HEAVEN recipes and specifications
• Working in different parts of the kitchen during preparation and service
• Cooking meat, seafood, breads, rice dishes, sauces and other menu items
• Ensuring that dishes are prepared consistently and are presented to the acceptable standard
• Learning and improving understanding of Yemenite ingredients, spices and traditional cooking techniques
• The following parts, recipes and preparation techniques are controlled
• Monitoring food quality during preparation and service
• Helping the kitchen run efficiently at rush hour
• Receiving, inspecting and storing deliveries correctly
• Helps with stock rotation, stock control and preventing wasteful food waste
• Keeping workstations clean, orderly and well stocked
• Food hygiene, allergy and health and safety protocols
• Performing opening, closing and cleaning tasks
• Good communication skills with cooks, front of house personnel and management
• Assisting junior members of the culinary team as required
• Identifying operational problems and assisting in keeping the kitchen running well
• Suggesting ideas for improvements to dishes, methods of preparation and kitchen organization where appropriate

More experienced chefs could also be responsible for:

• Service management of a kitchen section
• Mentoring and training junior kitchen personnel
• Preparation and service standards monitoring
• Supporting stock management and ordering
• Supporting menu development and seasonal items
• Assisting Head Chefs with kitchen organization and quality control

What we’re looking for

We are seeking people who are:

• Dependable, on-time, professional
• Experienced working in a busy restaurant kitchen.
• Organised and can operate at a high feeling of urgency
• Careful and steady
• Can correctly follow recipes and operational procedures
• Comfortable with feedback and developing their abilities
• Able to communicate well with the wider kitchen crew
• Dedication to maintaining high food-hygiene standards
• Available to work evenings, weekends and on bank holidays
• Really interested in developing with YEMEN HEAVEN over the longer future
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen is desirable.
• Applicants applying for Chef level positions should have past experience preparing and cooking meals in a professional restaurant, hotel or catering kitchen.
• Experience with Yemeni, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean or similar cuisines desirable but not essential.

Training and Career Development

The successful applicant will undergo systematic training in:

• YEMEN HEAVEN Menu and Recipes
• Yemenite flavours and ingredients
• Food preparation and cooking methods
• Portioning and plating standards
• Organization of kitchen and service procedures
• Allergen and food safety procedures
• We encourage advancement in the kitchen.

As skills and experience are gained a competent Kitchen Crew member may progress into roles such as Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef and other senior kitchen roles.

What we provide

• Salary is dependent on the level of experience and responsibility.
• Additional tips on top of base wage
• Free meals for qualifying shifts
• Discount for staff
• Yemenite cuisine training
• Opportunities for advancement and added responsibilities
• Experience working with a one-of-a-kind and expanding restaurant concept
• A professional working atmosphere with regard
• Chef Skilled Worker sponsorship for qualified Chef candidates that meet the necessary immigration conditions

Skilled Worker Sponsorship

• YEMEN HEAVEN can accept Skilled Worker sponsorship for those people being recruited for a legitimate Chef role.
• The amendments to the Skilled Worker rules from 22 July 2025 will see chef roles fall under transitory immigration procedures.
• Sponsorship may therefore be considered in the following cases where the applicant:
• Was given permission as a Skilled Worker under the Immigration Rules before 22 July 2025
• Has had continuous Skilled Worker permission since then
• Are you the professional with the experience and ability needed to accomplish the actual Chef role that is available
• Meets Skilled Worker salary and other immigration standards as relevant
• The compensation needed for a sponsored appointment will depend on the Skilled Worker wage standards that apply and the unique immigration circumstances of the applicant.
• Applicants who were initially given a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship before 4 April 2024 may be subject to transitional wage requirements.
• Kitchen Assistant or Kitchen Porter – Not available for Sponsorship (Skilled Worker).
• Applicants who do not fit the transitional Skilled Worker criteria must have a right to work in the UK that is not reliant on a visa.

Application Process

Please apply with a CV and a short introduction confirming:

Here you go

Your preference and when you are available to start

Your experience in a professional kitchen

What types of restaurants and kitchens have you worked in prior

Your most recent or current kitchen job

Your present right to work or immigration status in the UK

If you require Skilled Worker sponsorship

WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN YEMEN HEAVEN

Applications can be addressed to info@yemenheaven.com.

Those who are suitable for interview will be contacted immediately.

Employment Type: Full-time

Advantages:

• Food on sale or free.
• Discount for employees
• Professional development
• Clues

Schedule:

Day Shifts:

• Nite shift
• Availability to work weekends
• Public holidays

Work Location: In-person

Salary: £26,000.00 – £41,700.00 per year

Advantages:

Food on sale or free.

Employee discount

Work Site: Work on location

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online for this job

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