Din Tai Fung UK
Kitchen Team Member / Prep Chef
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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 locations in Central 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 Central London. As a Prep Chef / Kitchen Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in preparing top-quality steamed dumpling products and supporting our kitchen operations to ensure the exceptional dining experience Din Tai Fung is known for worldwide. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Operate dough-making machines to create perfect dough for Dim Sum and other dough-based products
- Craft noodles, cut wonton wrappers, and shape dough-based items with precision and care
- Wrap dumplings and prawn shumais, ensuring each piece is expertly prepared
- Roll out wonton wrappers, ensuring consistency and quality across every batch
- Pack and store finished products efficiently, organising them in the freezer to maintain freshness and quality
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, keeping the kitchen organised and safe while working
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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:
- Previous experience in a Prep Chef, 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 with a desire to work in Dim Sum and dough production
- Proactive attitude and strong work ethic—we want someone who loves learning and growing
- Ready to stand, walk, and move in and out of the freezer (yes, it’s part of the fun!)
- Able to commit to on-the-job training, with milestones and continuous skill development to help you succeed—our training will help you become an expert in Dim Sum and dough-making
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: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Contracted Hours: 40:48 hours per week
- Location: Close to Tottenham Court Road Station, West End of London
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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 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 your first job, if you’re passionate about food, thrive in a high-performance kitchen, and want to be part of a globally recognised Asian restaurant group, we’d love to hear from you.
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