Job Description

Dim Sum Commis Chef

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Covent Garden

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Contract:

Permanent

Salary:

14 including troncs (service charges)

About Our Restaurant and Bar

Din Tai Fung

is an award-winning Taiwanese brand with

170 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 all of our locations in Central London--

Covent Garden, Selfridges, Centre Point and Canary Wharf

--offering you the opportunity to join an iconic global brand and grow with us as we expand across the UK.

Dim Sum Chef Role -- Key Responsibilities

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

Prepare and cook a variety of dim sum and steamed dishes to the highest standards, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish Maintain a clean and organised kitchen station, ensuring all food is prepared quickly and to perfection Follow recipes and cooking techniques to create authentic, high-quality dishes that reflect our Taiwanese culinary traditions Assist with food preparation, ensuring fresh ingredients are available and ready for service Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth service, especially during peak hours

Who You Are

We are looking for a Dim Sum Chef who is enthusiastic, hardworking, and thrives in a busy environment. Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience in a Commis Chef, Chef De Partie, or similar role, ideally within Asian cuisine--however, we are happy to train enthusiastic individuals willing to learn A passion for food and an eagerness to grow your culinary skills in the world of authentic Taiwanese / Chinese cuisine Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and hygiene Flexible availability to work full time, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, with shifts that may run as late 10:30 PM

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 Commis 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 14 (including troncs) for Commis Chef, rising to 15~16 once qualified 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 Dim Sum Chefs for Central London (Covent Garden, Centre Point, Selfridges and Canary Wharf)

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


Apply now for a Dim Sum Commis Chef job in Central 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!