Senior Wok Chef - Canton Blue

The Peninsula London; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Wok Chef to join their innovative Cantonese restaurant. This role involves leading the kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of culinary excellence, and creating memorable dining experiences. With a focus on Cantonese cuisine, the position offers the chance to work alongside a highly experienced team in a prestigious hotel environment. If you are a culinary artist with extensive experience in a 5-star setting, this is an exceptional opportunity to showcase your skills and contribute to a recognized culinary destination.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Service charge

Attractive benefits

Working alongside a highly experienced team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in a 5-star hotel with a Chinese restaurant.
• Extensive knowledge of Cantonese cooking techniques and culinary trends.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chinese Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Promote the restaurant as a culinary destination through guest experiences.
• Ensure hygiene standards are maintained in the kitchen.

Skills

Cantonese cooking techniques

Leadership and management

Customer communication

HACCP compliance

Culinary creativity

Education

8 years experience in a 5-star hotel

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.