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  • Wok Chef
    Wok Chef
    1 day ago
    £13–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    Edinburgh

    1. Food Preparation & Cooking • Prepare and cook authentic Malaysian, Chinese-Malaysian and Southeast Asian dishes., • Specialise in wok cooking techniques, including stir-frying, high-heat cooking and achieving wok hei (smoky wok flavour)., • Prepare signature dishes such as Char Kway Teow, Nasi Goreng Kampung, Mee Goreng Mamak, Kung Pao Chicken and Malaysian-style stir-fried noodles., • Maintain consistent taste, presentation, portion sizes and food quality., • Prepare fresh sauces, sambals, marinades and spice pastes according to restaurant recipes. 2. Kitchen Operations • Manage the wok station efficiently during lunch and dinner services., • Complete daily mise en place before service., • Coordinate with curry, grill and other kitchen sections to ensure timely food preparation., • Handle multiple orders during busy service periods without compromising quality., • Ensure all ingredients are correctly stored, labelled and rotated using FIFO principles. 3. Food Safety & Hygiene • Follow UK food hygiene and food safety regulations., • Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the wok station, equipment and preparation areas., • Follow HACCP procedures, temperature monitoring and food storage requirements., • Prevent cross-contamination and manage food allergens correctly., • Clean and maintain wok burners, extraction areas, utensils and cooking equipment. 4. Stock Control & Cost Management • Monitor daily ingredient usage and minimise food wastage., • Assist with stock ordering and inventory checks., • Maintain standard recipes and portion control to achieve food cost targets., • Report shortages, damaged equipment and quality concerns to management. 5. Teamwork & Staff Development • Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team., • Train junior chefs and kitchen assistants in wok cooking techniques., • Support menu development, seasonal specials and new Malaysian dishes., • Maintain discipline, punctuality and professional kitchen standards., • Assist other kitchen sections when required. 6. Quality & Customer Satisfaction • Ensure every dish meets Wok & Sambal's authentic Malaysian flavour standards., • Adjust spice levels and accommodate customer dietary requirements where safely possible., • Maintain consistency during high-volume service., • Support continuous improvements based on customer feedback. Required Skills & Experience • Previous experience as a Wok Chef, preferably in Malaysian, Chinese or Southeast Asian cuisine., • Strong knowledge of wok burners, high-temperature cooking and stir-frying., • Experience preparing Malaysian sauces, sambals, noodles, rice dishes and seafood., • Ability to work independently under pressure., • Good understanding of food hygiene, allergen management and kitchen safety., • Strong teamwork, time management and organisational skills.

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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    1 day ago
    £17.79 hourly
    Full-time
    Edinburgh

    Job Ref: PER1671 Branch: Tattu Edinburgh Location: Tattu Edinburgh, Edinburgh Salary/Benefits: £17.79 Per Hour OTE Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Posted date: 05/10/2026 Closing date: 16/11/2026 What You'll Get Up To: • Support your team during busy services to create positive energy and a productive environment., • Show versatility with your skills and experience working in all sections of professional kitchens., • Ability to remain calm during pressurised services., • Demonstrate experienced knife skills and impeccable attention to detail., • Show determination to deliver the best product and demonstrate commitment and passion on every shift to inspire those around you., • Demonstrate a desire to push culinary boundaries and learn new skills and techniques to deliver new and unique dishes . Why Permanently Unique? Health & Happiness • Monthly sessions for all the team to experience from massages, yoga, pottery painting and much more., • Cycle to work scheme, • Bespoke staff food menu designed by all our head chefs, • Mental health first aiders, • Access to management health care cash plan, • Access to EAP scheme Progression • Bespoke development journey's for all our team, • Development academies to support the progression and development of our team, • Chef Academies visiting our amazing suppliers across the UK Extras • 50% off food and drink Monday to Thursday up to a table of 4 at Tattu or Fenix restaurants, • After reaching your 2nd Anniversary and each subsequent anniversary you will be welcomed to dine at any Tattu or Fenix restaurant, • Recommend a friend scheme, • Wagestream - access a share of your earned wages whenever you need it, • Employee of the month award, • Monthly team building events, • Annual celebration Inspired by both the rich historic and contemporary qualities of the city, Tattu Edinburgh explores a new chapter of our story with a setting that blends traditional Chinese interior design, with reflective surfaces to introduce a modern aspect. The relationship between New Town and Old Town is in harmony with the part modern/part heritage building we now call home.

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    4 days ago
    £43600 yearly
    Full-time
    Edinburgh

    We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Edinburgh St James Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so it's important we find the right Second Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands-on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen. ++Annual alary offer of up to £43,600++ ++is made up of a base annual salary £34,700 plus earnings received through tronc.++ Who and what is Pho? We are named after Vietnams famous noodle soup- PHỞ. A rich bowl of broth, rice noodle and plenty of meat (or veggies)! But we also have more amazing things to offer in our menu... Here are some examples of some of the many fresh dishes we cook and serve everyday: • Freshly handmade spring & summer rolls, • Homemade pork & lemongrass meatballs, • Crunchy, fresh and flavoursome salads, • Delicious rich curries, • Wok-fried noodles topped with meat, tofu or more healthy vegetables We have grown into a nationwide business, with our teams bringing our fresh food and fantastic service to cities and towns all over the country, building a steady following of 'Pho-natics' wherever we go! What Pho can offer you! • Free fresh meals at work, • 50% off all food and drink when dining in our restaurants, for you and up to 5 friends!, • Get paid every 2 weeks! Or..., • ... Get paid quicker with Wagestream, • We love to work hard and play even harder at our awesome annual parties!, • Earn more money if your friends join us (£100-£1000 extra for each friend), • Confidential Employer Assistance Program, to support you with any troubles you may be facing., • Company pension, • Amazing training during your first few weeks and beyond What Pho is looking for: • Hands on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food., • Second Chef or Sous Chef with minimum x1 years' in role., • Experience being second in command in a kitchen. Assisting both the Head Chef with managerial duties and being a mentor to our wok chefs, lines chefs and salad chefs., • Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations #INDHGH

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