Wok Commis Chef

Din Tai Fung; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals

30% staff dining discount

28 days' holiday

Training and progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Monthly team events

Referral bonuses

Employee rewards

Job summary

Din Tai Fung is hiring a Wok Chef for our busy London kitchens. You will prepare and cook high-quality wok dishes, working with a supportive team in a fast-paced environment to uphold the brand's renowned standards.

We value enthusiasm and reliability, and offer structured training, career progression, and benefits such as staff meals, dining discounts, and holiday entitlement. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Wok Chef, Chef de Partie, Commis Chef, or in a similar kitchen role.
• Strong knife skills and excellent food preparation techniques.
• Experience in Chinese or Asian cuisine or an understanding of traditional Chinese cooking techniques such as wok hei.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Wok cooking

Knife skills

Food preparation

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 have the right attitude and a passion for cooking, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.