Wok Chef

Din Tai Fung; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hours 40-48 per week

Free staff meals

Dining discount 30%

28 days holiday

Structured training

Wellbeing support

Team events & bonuses

Job summary

Din Tai Fung UK is hiring Wok Chefs to join our Covent Garden, Centre Point, Selfridges and Canary Wharf teams. You’ll cook high-quality wok dishes, uphold our dining standards, and contribute to a dynamic kitchen environment.

The role offers competitive pay (£15–£17 per hour), 40–48 hours per week, free meals, a 30% dining discount and clear career progression. Join a world-renowned brand with excellent training and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Wok Chef or in a similar kitchen role.
• Strong knife skills and food preparation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality wok dishes.
• Work with a supportive team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain consistency and care in every dish.

Skills

Wok Chef experience

Knife skills

Food preparation skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Join Din Tai Fung UK

Din Tai Fung is an award-winning Taiwanese restaurant brand with over 180 locations worldwide, renowned for our iconic Xiao Long Bao and exceptional dining experiences. As we continue to grow across the UK, we’re looking for passionate Wok Chefs to join our teams in Covent Garden, Centre Point, Selfridges, and Canary Wharf.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: £15–£17 per hour inclusive of tronc
• 40–48 contracted hours per week
• Free staff meals every shift
• 30% staff dining discount
• 28 days' holiday, increasing with service
• Structured training and genuine career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Monthly team events, referral bonuses, and employee rewards

What You'll Do

As a Wok Chef, you'll prepare and cook high-quality wok dishes while maintaining the exceptional standards Din Tai Fung is known for. You'll work alongside a supportive team in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring every dish is prepared with precision, consistency, and care.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for enthusiastic, reliable chefs who thrive in a busy kitchen and take pride in producing high-quality food.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Have experience as a Wok Chef, Chef de Partie, Commis Chef, or in a similar kitchen role.
• Have strong knife skills and excellent food preparation techniques.
• Have experience in Chinese or Asian cuisine or an understanding of traditional Chinese cooking techniques such as wok hei (desirable, but not essential).
• Are eager to learn and develop your culinary skills.
• Flexible to work a rotating schedule, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, with some shifts finishing at 10:30 PM.

If you're looking to develop your culinary skills with one of the world's leading restaurant brands.