Wok chef jobs in United Kingdom

Speedboat Bar are seeking a Wok Chef to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Wok Chef with a passion for Thai or Asian cuisine, looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. In partnership with Chef Luke Farrell, Speedboat Bar takes inspiratio

The successful candidate will have a passion for Thai or Asian cuisine and have previous experience as a Wok Chef. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Wok Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. We're looking for experienced Wok Chefs to join our k

Experience - Previous experience as a Wok Chef within a quality restaurant. Speedboat Bar are seeking a Wok Chef to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Wok Chef with a passion for Thai or Asian cuisine, looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed

Experience - Previous experience as a Wok Chef within a busy, quality restaurant. JKS Restaurants and Plaza Khao Gaeng are seeking Wok Chefs to join their Kitchen in Borough Yards. The successful candidate will have a passion for Asian and/or Thai cuisine and have previous experience as a Wok Chef.

In Pho we have wok chefs, lines chefs and sous chefs to support you. Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so its important we find the right Head Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands-on, always ready to help in the different se

Sous Chef Rosas Thai London Weve come a long way since Saiphin Moore and Alex Moore opened our first restaurant in 2006. Back then, they couldnt afford new signage, so they kept the name above the door of an old East End café. Rosas Thai Café was reborn. Today, were a growing group of restaurants across the UK. Same ambition. Same values. Same love for proper Thai food. The role Were looking for a confident, hands-on Sous- Chef to help the Head chef lead the kitchen. Youll take ownership of the food, the team, and the standards. Every dish, every service, every detail What youll do Lead the kitchen in the Head Chefs absence Run service with pace, focus and control Deliver every dish with consistency and care Train and support junior chefs Keep standards high across prep, service and cleanliness Take ownership and help drive the kitchen forward This role is for you if you Love the heat, pace and precision of the wok Care about flavour, detail and doing things right Lead by example and bring the team with you Stay calm under pressure and get stuck in Want to grow with a brand that takes food seriously Have strong experience of cooking Asian cuisine and confident in utilising a wok Why join us Be part of a growing restaurant group Real opportunities to develop and progress Work with a team that cares about food and standards Help shape your kitchen and develop your team TPBN1_UKCT

Salary - Up to £16 per hour Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality restaurant. Knowledge of Thai cuisine is beneficial but not essential Speedboat Bar are seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink, especially Thai cuisine. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie who is looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant In partnership with Chef Luke Farrell, Speedboat Bar takes inspiration from the Thai-Chinese restaurants in Bangkok's Chinatown and the thrilling sport of Speedboat racing along the canals (klongs) of Thailand. The menu explores the ingredients, flavours and techniques that took Luke to Bangkok and its unique foodways; Chinese in origin but now uniquely Thai. A masterclass in wok cooking, roasted meats and spicy sauces, each hinging on the specialist Thai herbs and ingredients cultivated and grown at Luke's nursery, Ryewater, in Dorset. The bar focuses on sharing Singha beer towers, slushies and chasers; the signature Speedboat cocktails – Snakesblood Negroni; Shop Window Old Fashioned; and Jelly Bia made with frozen Leo Lager; as well as softs such as a Snakefruit soda. The Role We're looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team, creating exceptional dishes and delivering an all-encapsulating experience to our guests. You'll have experience working in a quality kitchen, adhering to standard operating and Health and Safety procedures. More importantly we are looking for people for as passionate about food and hospitality as we are! If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Prior experience as a Chef de Partie within a fast-paced quality, restaurant; A passion for Thai cuisine Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in; A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail; Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn; The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group; Benefits Dining & Hospitality Lunch for 2 after probation Up to 50% off dining across JKS restaurants CODE App membership - Discount at some of the UK's best restaurants Health & Wellness Discounted gym membership with up to 25% off at 4,000+ venues across the UK 24/7 Doctor & prescription services for peace of mind healthcare 8 free counselling sessions to support your mental wellbeing Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support when you need it Health, legal, money and debt support services available Entertainment Up to 55% off cinema tickets Up to 25% off UK attractions (London Eye, Thorpe Park, SEA LIFE, and more) Up to 15% cashback at 70+ major retailers across the UK Financial Support Wagestream - stream a portion of your pay earlier when you need it Access to financial advice to help with your financial planning Company donations for your involvement with charities Special Occasions & Recognition Wedding gift & newborn care package - celebrating your big occasions Staff parties & long service awards recognising your commitment Employee referral scheme - earn up to £600 per referral The Group JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 8 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World's 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024. The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor, Legado and Ambassadors Clubhouse; along with cult favourites Hoppers, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, and Bibi. JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group. TPBN1_UKCT

Monday Friday 20 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays Free onsite gym membership Uniform provided Overview: Operate within one of Londons most complex corporate food environments, serving circa 6,000 customers daily across multiple high-volume retail counters including wok, grill, street food, deli and balanced nutrition concepts This role focuses on retail food leadership at scale delivering commercially viable, trend-led food that competes directly with the Canary Wharf market. The Sous Chef will drive menu innovation, operational consistency, and financial performance across fast-paced service environments, while maintaining premium standards. You will be part of the senior kitchen leadership team, balancing hands-on service delivery with structured retail planning, ensuring each counter operates with clear identity, strong GP, and consistent execution. This position is ideal for someone who wants to continue climbing the ladder with a passion for progression. Responsibilities Support the Executive Chef in leading all retail food operations across Level 3 and associated outlets. Take ownership of retail counters and concepts, ensuring clarity of offer, consistency and quality. Lead and develop menu innovation, including: Rotational concepts aligned to food trends and seasonality, Cross-utilisation of ingredients to control cost and waste, Retail-focused dish development that balances speed, margin and appeal Manage ordering, deliveries and supplier relationships, ensuring availability and cost control. Conduct and oversee weekly stock takes, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions. Drive gross profit performance, including recipe adherence, portion control and waste reduction. Maintain accurate use of IT systems (e.g. Saffron, Excel-based menu planning tools) for: Recipe costing, menu planning, stock control, Reporting Lead daily service across multiple counters, ensuring: Speed of service, Product consistency, High visual and food quality standards Train and develop the brigade in retail execution, batch cooking and high-volume precision. Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen management and documentation standards. Collaborate with FOH and client teams to continuously improve the retail offer and customer experience. Requirements A strong Sous Chef or ready-to-step-up Junior Sous with experience in high-volume, high-quality environments Background in premium corporate dining, contract catering or branded retail food concepts Confident leading teams across multiple counters with 1,0006,000 daily customers A creative, trend-aware chef with strong commercial awareness Skilled in menu costing, margin management and stock control Knowledge of systems such as Saffron or similar recipe/menu platforms A calm, energetic leader with a passion for coaching teams and delivering consistency Someone ambitious, forward-thinking and eager to progress within a large organisation We offer competitive pay rates, opportunities for career advancement, and a supportive work environment. ISS Facility Services is a leading provider of facility management services, dedicated to delivering high-quality support and maintenance solutions for a diverse range of facilities. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction drives our operations. Our newly transformed Global Technology Centre is the hive of innovation and technology for our high profile client. We are looking for someone passionate about providing an amazing customer service and an eye for detail. We are committed to training and developing our colleagues we are interested in candidates who have a fantastic attitude and lots of energy. If this sounds like your next role - please get in touch, we would love to meet you. TPBN1_UKCT

Salary - Up to £42,000 per year Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager within a quality restaurant Speedboat Bar are seeking a Restaurant Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Restaurant Manager looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant In partnership with Chef Luke Farrell, Speedboat Bar takes inspiration from the Thai-Chinese restaurants in Bangkok's Chinatown and the thrilling sport of Speedboat racing along the canals (klongs) of Thailand. The menu explores the ingredients, flavours and techniques that took Luke to Bangkok and its unique foodways; Chinese in origin but now uniquely Thai. A masterclass in wok fired cooking, Thai style salads and spicy sauces, each hinging on the specialist Thai herbs and ingredients cultivated and grown at Luke's nursery, Ryewater, in Dorset. The bar focuses on sharing Singha beer towers, cocktails, and chasers; the signature Speedboat cocktails – Snakeblood Negroni; Phed Pokati Margarita and Jelly Bia made with frozen Singha Lager; as well as softs such as a Snakefruit & Soda. The Position We're looking for a Restaurant Manager with experience managing a Front of House team, who is confident, outgoing, proactive and a roll-your-sleeves-up kind of leader. You will consistently uphold the highest standards of service and operations. Working closely with the management team, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the front-of-house team, including financial management, recruitment and team development, stock control, and health and safety compliance. We are looking for an Restaurant Manager that has: The ability to inspire, motivate, lead and develop teams; A warm, personable and professional nature; Creative with excellent attention to detail; Passion for food and beverage, and the London restaurant scene; Working knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety requirements; Ability to manage staff costs and review rotas accordingly; Benefits Dining & Hospitality Lunch for 2 after probation Up to 50% off dining across JKS restaurants CODE App membership - Discount at some of the UK's best restaurants Health & Wellness Self care salary - £500 additional salary to spend on your self care. After 1 years service Discounted gym membership with up to 25% off at 4,000+ venues across the UK 24/7 Doctor & prescription services for peace of mind healthcare 8 free counselling sessions to support your mental wellbeing Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support when you need it Health, legal, money and debt support services available Entertainment Up to 55% off cinema tickets Up to 25% off UK attractions (London Eye, Thorpe Park, SEA LIFE, and more) Up to 15% cashback at 70+ major retailers across the UK Financial Support Wagestream - stream a portion of your pay earlier when you need it Access to financial advice to help with your financial planning Company donations for your involvement with charities Special Occasions & Recognition Wedding gift & newborn care package - celebrating your big occasions Staff parties & long service awards recognising your commitment Employee referral scheme - earn up to £600 per referral Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days) The Group JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 8 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World's 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024. The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor, Legado and Ambassadors Clubhouse; along with cult favourites Hoppers, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, and Bibi. JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group. TPBN1_UKCT

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our NEWPHO RESTAURANT openingin Waterloo! Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so its 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. Salary offer of up to £16.31 per hour is made up of an hourly base of £13.91 plus earnings received through tronc. Who and what is Pho? We are named after Vietnams famous noodle soup- PH? . 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 TPBN1_UKCT