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Senior Wok and Starter Chef - Kin + Deum - London

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Experienced Wok & Starter Chef – Plants of Roselyn

Plants of Roselyn is a vibrant vegan restaurant with a strong Thai influence, focused on fresh ingredients, bold flavours, and consistently high-quality dishes.


We are looking for an experienced Wok & Starter Chef to join our busy kitchen team. The ideal candidate will be confident working across both the wok and starter sections, comfortable in a fast-paced service environment, and experienced with Thai or Southeast Asian cooking techniques.


Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a professional kitchen, preferably Thai or Southeast Asian cuisine
  • Strong experience and confidence operating a wok station
  • Comfortable working across both wok and starter sections
  • Good knowledge of Thai ingredients, sauces, herbs, spices, and cooking techniques
  • Comfortable working within a fully vegan kitchen and preparing plant-based dishes
  • Ability to prepare and cook dishes consistently to a high standard
  • Experience managing multiple orders during busy service periods
  • Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate
  • Allergen Awareness Training
  • Strong understanding of food safety, allergen management, cross-contamination, and kitchen compliance
  • Eligible to work in the UK

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook vegan, Thai-influenced dishes using wok and other traditional cooking techniques
  • Manage both the wok and starter sections confidently during service
  • Complete daily mise en place and ensure sections are fully prepared before service
  • Maintain consistency in portioning, flavour, quality, and presentation
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and service-ready workstation
  • Monitor stock levels, minimise waste, and follow correct stock rotation procedures
  • Follow all food safety, hygiene, and allergen-control procedures
  • Work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service
  • Support other kitchen sections when required

Desirable

  • Experience working with vegan or plant-based cuisine
  • Experience with authentic Thai or Southeast Asian cuisine
  • Ability to train and support junior kitchen team members
  • Good English communication skills; Thai language skills are a plus
  • Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working evenings and weekends

If you are passionate about Thai flavours, confident on the wok, and excited about creating great plant-based food, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    £15.5 – £17 hourly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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Restaurant • 11-50 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since June, 2026

At Kin + Deum, we’re more than just a restaurant – we’re a family business built on a passion for authentic Thai food and looking after our people. Since opening in 2018, we’ve become one of London’s most recognised Thai restaurants!

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