Job description
Our Restaurants

Ranked as one of the world’s Top Ten Best Restaurants by The New York Times, Din Tai Fung's roots date back to Taiwan over 60 years ago.

Founded by Mr Bingyi Yang in 1958, the brand started as a cooking oil retail business, before re-inventing itself in 1972 into a full-fledged restaurant retailing our now world-famous Xiao Long Bao (Steamed Pork Dumplings).

We’re a celebrated international brand with 175+ restaurants worldwide. Our philosophy is to offer the best in service, quality, and gourmet food to all our customers. Consistency throughout our worldwide branches remains an important feature for Din Tai Fung.

About You

Din Tai Fung are looking for friendly, respectful and committed individuals to join our award-winning global brand.

Showcase your passion for culinary excellence on a world-class stage and help create memorable guest experiences through stellar customer service, craftsmanship and communications.

Our brand has a strong heritage, yet is always evolving, and we provide various opportunities to learn, develop and grow.

We celebrate diversity in all forms so come as you are with your own experience and personality.

Employee Benefits

Treat Yourself
• Up to 30% off dining across UK Din Tai Fung Restaurants
• Dining gift voucher on every work anniversary!

Look After Yourself
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Financial Advice
• Nutritious meals whilst on duty

Progress Yourself
• Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar
• A personalized learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group

Reward Yourself
• Additional paid holiday for every year with us (rising to 32 days per year)
• Employee referral scheme - paying up to £1000 per referral
• Staff parties & long service awards
• Tronc Scheme

We are looking for souper-stars to join us. We look for friendly, committed individuals to join our kitchen teams. Be a part of a culinary adventure as you craft our guests' favourite dishes within our dynamic and diverse team. We offer opportunities for learning and development, where we build a succession plan for you to grow, thrive and progress. Be a part of a culinary adventure - where our team members are at the heart of it all.

Come as you are, bringing your unique experience and personality to our team.

Desirable Wok Chefs have
• 1yr + experience working in Chinese cuisine or working as part of a kitchen brigade in a high-volume restaurant.
• If inexperienced, you may love our food already and want to learn, develop and progress as part of our team
• Following SOP’s strictly to recreate the standard of our well-loved dishes
• You'll go above and beyond to maintain the kitchen's high standards in health & safety, hygiene & cleanliness
• We value flexibility & adaptability as you’ll be joining a demanding kitchen environment. Your willingness to embrace challenges will be an asset.

Requirements
• Flexible availability (Weekdays and Weekend plus bank holidays)
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Readiness to walk & stand for long periods
• Professional appearance
• Comfortable wearing PPE at work