Wok Commis Chef

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Location:

Covent Garden –

Contract:

Permanent – Salary: £14 per hour (including troncs).

Din Tai Fung is an award‑winning Taiwanese brand with 170 locations worldwide, renowned for our iconic Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings. We are passionate about crafting unforgettable dining experiences and ensuring every guest feels valued and delighted.

As a Wok Chef at Din Tai Fung UK, you will play a crucial role in supporting our back‑kitchen team and ensuring smooth service. Your main responsibilities include:

• Prepare, cook, and serve high‑quality wok dishes, noodle dishes, and appetizers.
• Operate your chef station with precision and attention to detail.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, stock rotation, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Train and support junior kitchen team members.
• Work collaboratively with a team of passionate chefs during busy services.
• Ensure consistency, portion control, and fast service in a high‑volume kitchen.

• Previously worked as a Chef de Partie, Wok Chef, Noodle Chef, or Commis Chef.
• Have experience in an Asian kitchen, Taiwanese restaurant, Chinese restaurant, or pan‑Asian cuisine.
• Understand traditional Chinese cooking techniques such as wok hei and noodle pulling.
• Have strong knife skills, excellent prep technique, and kitchen discipline.
• Are motivated, reliable, and looking for a long‑term chef career with us.
• Have flexible availability to work full time, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, with shifts that may run as late as 10:30 PM.

At Din Tai Fung, we offer more than just a job – we provide an opportunity to build a career in hospitality with a renowned brand. As a Chef, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and real career growth opportunities. Join a team that celebrates success, values your contributions, and offers room for development within our fast‑growing restaurant group.

• Competitive Pay:
  Hourly rates (including troncs) start at £14 for Commis Chef.
• Working Week: 5 days per week on a rota basis throughout Monday to Sunday; night shifts may run as late as 10:30 PM.
• Contracted
  
  Hours:
  
  40–48 hours per week.
• Location:
  
  Hiring for Central London (Covent Garden, Centre Point, Selfridges, and Canary Wharf).

• 30% off dining at Din Tai Fung UK restaurants.
• Dining gift voucher on your work anniversary.
• Nutritious meals provided during your shifts.
• Personalised development plans and clear career progression within a fast‑growing restaurant group.
• Paid Holidays:
  Start with 28 days per year, rising to 30 days with continued service.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Financial Advice, with free counselling sessions for you and your family.
• Monthly treats, team activities, and employee referral bonuses and other exciting employee perks and rewards for your hard work.

We provide comprehensive training, employee discounts, and a supportive team environment to help you thrive as a Chef in the hospitality industry. Whether you’re looking to advance from Junior Chef to Senior Chef, train across multiple kitchen sections, or grow into leadership, we support your journey with mentorship and opportunity. We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds who bring their own unique strengths and personality to the team.

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