Chinese Chef

DO & CO; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Site Role

Refer a Friend Scheme

Free Meals on Site

In-house Training Opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO in the UK is seeking a Chinese Chef to lead production of Chinese cuisine, supervising a kitchen team and ensuring quality aligned with DO & CO standards.

You will design menus, train staff, manage costs, and maintain health and safety, delivering exceptional dining experiences for our luxury airline catering clients.

Qualifications

• Passion for authentic Chinese cuisine and high standards of quality.
• Experience as a specialist Chinese chef leading teams.
• Proven leadership, motivation, and clear communication.
• Fluency in English and ability to train others.
• Ability to manage costs and maintain budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of Chinese cuisine following DO & CO standards.
• Lead, train, evaluate, and coach kitchen staff.
• Plan daily production and ensure highest quality and efficiency.
• Develop Chinese menu designs aligned to customer needs.
• Maintain health, safety, and food safety compliance.

Skills

Authentic Chinese cuisine passion

Specialist Chinese Chef

Leadership & team motivation

Strong communication in English

Cost control & budgeting

Job description

Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress.

Job Description

The role of Chinese Chef supports the Executive Chef Team and has a primary responsibility for overseeing and supervising production of Chinese cuisine for DO & CO. You will work hard to promote the company’s culture, mission, and values. You will act as a team leader and motivator for the whole team using interpersonal skills and be a clear communicator. You will be responsible for supervising, training, evaluating, coaching, and counselling the team ensuring compliance with company standards.

• Working closely with the Executive Chef team to ensure that consistent quality products are produced following all DO & CO standards as well designing, developing, and presenting new menu designs as per the customers’ needs in Chinese cuisine
• Day to day managing and supporting of the Kitchen team
• Instilling a culture of job pride and ownership and motivate the team to have the ability to adapt to stressful situations and deal with any emergencies or last-minute changes to production
• Planning production to the daily schedule and ensuring the exceptional DO & CO quality is maintained at its highest level with maximum efficiency in accordance with DO & CO regulations as set by the Quality Assurance team
• Establishing production of Chinese cuisine recipes that align with the set pricing structure and customer budget as well as controlling food costs
• Ensuring operations adhere to all SOP’s and ALL relevant Critical Control Points, Health and Safety, Food safety and all legal requirements
• Constantly performing quality control checks to ensure specifications are met on raw materials and finished products
• Maintaining good working relationships with all DO & CO family members as well as our partners, vendors, and other stakeholders

Qualifications

• You will have a passion for cooking authentic Chinese cuisine
• Previous experience as a Specialist Chinese Chef
• passion for food and working with fresh and high-quality ingredients. An excellent leader with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Well presented, professional individual with a can-do, positive attitude that indulges in team success
• The ability to be a positive change champion for DO & CO, identifying key impact areas and priorities and supporting change programmes and strategies to gain optimal results
• You are a clear and engaging communicator, strong written and verbal English, and will use a variety of methods to keep the team well informed
• Previous experience in a similar role, or a high-end fresh food industry related sector
• Right to work in the UK

Additional Information

We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• On Site Role
• Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals
• Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
• A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

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