Chinese Chef

DO & CO AG; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On Site Role

Refer a Friend Scheme

Free meals on site

In-house training opportunities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO is a leading luxury airline catering company renowned for delivering elegant experiences. We are seeking a Chinese Chef to oversee the production of Chinese cuisine, lead the kitchen team, and ensure strict quality and safety standards in line with DO & CO's high standards.

You will design menus, train and coach staff, manage production planning, control costs, and maintain exceptional quality across all dishes.

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking authentic Chinese cuisine.
• Previous experience as Specialist Chinese Chef.
• Excellent leadership with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Executive Chef team to ensure consistent quality, design and present Chinese menu options.
• Day-to-day management and support of the Kitchen team.
• Promote a culture of pride and ownership, and adapt to busy or last-minute changes to production.
• Plan production for the daily schedule while maintaining DO & CO quality and efficiency.
• Control costs by aligning Chinese recipes with pricing and budget constraints.
• Ensure SOPs, CCPS, health and safety, and food safety compliance.
• Maintain relationships with colleagues, partners, vendors and stakeholders.

Skills

Chinese cuisine

Team leadership

Quality control

Communication

SOPs & HSE

Budget control

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Company 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:

• Competitive salary
• 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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