Senior Wok Chef - Canton Blue

HSH Group / The Peninsula Hong Kong; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative hotel in London is seeking a passionate Senior Wok Chef to join its renowned Cantonese restaurant, Canton Blue. This exciting opportunity involves leading the kitchen team, ensuring high culinary standards, and creating memorable dining experiences for guests. With a focus on Cantonese cuisine and a blend of Asian and British influences, the role offers a chance to work in a prestigious environment alongside an award-winning team. If you have extensive experience in a 5-star hotel and a passion for culinary excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Service charge

Attractive benefits

Opportunity to work in a high-profile hotel

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a 5-star hotel with a Chinese restaurant or banquet.
• Extensive knowledge of Cantonese culinary trends and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Cantonese kitchen and ensure excellence.
• Promote the restaurant as a culinary destination through guest experiences.

Skills

Cantonese cooking techniques

Leadership

Customer communication

HACCP compliance

Job description

The Peninsula London is excited to announce we are seeking a passionate Senior Wok Chef to join Canton Blue - our Cantonese Restaurant. This role will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chinese Chef in leading, directing and coordinating the daily operations of the Cantonese Kitchen.

On the ground floor, Canton Blue, the hotel’s innovative Chinese restaurant, will celebrate the spice-trade union of Asian and British cultures with menus of creative dishes, along with cocktails, and artisanal teas.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key accountabilities

• Promote The Peninsula London in becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through artistry, communication with customers and uncompromised passion for excellence
• Deputise in the absence of the Executive Chinese Chef while demonstrating flexibility
• Ensure personnel, physical and environmental hygiene is maintained in adherence to HACCP, supervise departmental employees grooming daily
• Develop, motivate, supervise and coach departmental employees in maintaining a culture in compliance with our mission, vision, values, and core HSH principles

General requirements

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a 5-star hotel with a Chinese banquet or restaurant
• Extensive Cantonese food cooking techniques and knowledge with the ability to recognise current culinary trends
• Extensive experience in managing chefs
• Fluent English and Cantonese communication proficiency

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.