Chinese Chef

DO & CO group; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On-site role

Refer a Friend scheme

Free meals on-site

In-house training

Zusammenfassung

DO & CO Group is seeking a Chinese Chef to oversee production of Chinese cuisine in our luxury catering unit. You will lead a kitchen team, ensure DO & CO standards, and work with the Executive Chef team to develop new menu designs in response to customer needs.

You will train and coach staff, monitor costs, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while maintaining exceptional quality and consistency.

Qualifikationen

• Passion for cooking authentic Chinese cuisine.
• Previous Specialist Chinese Chef experience.
• Excellent leadership with a positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Clear communicator who can motivate a team.
• Able to work with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Aufgaben

• Oversee production of Chinese cuisine ensuring DO & CO standards.
• Lead and train the kitchen team, supervise daily operations.
• Plan production to match daily schedule and budget.
• Maintain food safety and quality controls across processes.
• Collaborate with Exec Chef on menu design and cost control.
• Foster teamwork and adapt to high-pressure situations.

Kenntnisse

Chinese cuisine

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

UK right to work

Quality ingredients

Team motivation

Jobbeschreibung

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