About Our Restaurant and Bar
Din Tai Fung is an award-winning Taiwanese brand with 180 locations worldwide, renowned for our iconic Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings —a dish so beloved, guests travel from all over the globe to experience it. We are passionate about crafting unforgettable dining experiences, ensuring every guest feels valued and delighted.
We are excited to invite you to be part of Din Tai Fung, where your career can thrive in an environment focused on growth, recognition, and a true sense of belonging. We're currently hiring for our Central Production Unit located in Lower Sydenham, South London, offering you the opportunity to join an iconic global brand and grow with us as we expand across the UK.
Job Description
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join Din Tai Fung's Central Kitchen Team in Lower Sydenham. As a Prep Chef / Kitchen Team Member, you'll play a vital role in preparing top-quality ingredients and supporting our kitchen operations to ensure the exceptional dining experience Din Tai Fung is known for worldwide. Your main responsibilities will include:
Select, prepare, and handle top-quality ingredients, keeping our recipes consistent and flavours at their best
Manage food rotation and restocking to ensure smooth kitchen operations, so everything runs seamlessly
Maintain high food safety and hygiene standards using advanced kitchen equipment in a clean and organized workspace
Who You Are
We are looking for a Prep Chef / Kitchen Team Member who is enthusiastic, hardworking, and thrives in a busy environment. Ideally, you will have:
Experience as a Prep Chef, Commis Chef, or Chef de Partie with a strong commitment to quality
Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment where teamwork is key
A respectful and collaborative attitude that values diversity and brings a positive energy to our kitchen
Why Choose Din Tai Fung UK?
At Din Tai Fung, we offer much 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.
What We Offer
Competitive Pay: Hourly rates start at £13.50 (including troncs), rising to £14.50 once qualified
Working Week: 5 days per week on a rota basis, from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Contracted Hours: 40~48 hours per week
Location: Close to Lower Sydenham railway station, South London
Employee Benefits
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 Employee Assistance Program and Financial Advice, with free counselling sessions for you and your family
Monthly treats, team activities, and employee referral bonus and other exciting employee perks and rewards for your hard work
How We'll Support You
At Din Tai Fung, we provide comprehensive training, employee discounts, and a supportive team environment to help you thrive as a Chef in the hospitality industry. We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds who bring their own unique strengths and personality to the team.
Apply now for a Prep Chef / Kitchen Team Member job in South London at Din Tai Fung and join one of the most exciting Asian food brands in the world. It doesn't matter if you have no experience or if you're looking for you first job, if you've got the right attitude, we can do the rest!
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