13 Best wok chef Jobs in United Kingdom (August 2025)

Speedboat Bar are seeking a Wok Chef 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 Wok Chef 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 Position We're looking for an experienced Wok Chef 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 Wok Chef within a fast-paced quality, restaurant;, • 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 & Culture Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as: Treat Yourself • Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants, • Retail & Takeaway Discounts, • Code App Membership, • Look After Yourself, • Discounted Gym Membership, • Wagestream – stream your pay earlier, • Company Donations for your involvement with Charities, • Employee Assistance Program, • Access to Financial Advice, • Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions Progress Yourself • Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar, • A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge, • Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group. Be Yourself • Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral, • Staff parties & long service awards

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Spice Garden - Bromley

Job Summary: We’re looking for an experienced Wok Chef to join our busy takeaway in Grove Park. You’ll prepare and cook Chinese-style dishes using a wok. You’ll keep quality high and meals fast. Key Responsibilities: Make stir‑fries, noodles, rice dishes and other Chinese food in a wok Prep ingredients and manage stock Keep the kitchen clean and comply with food safety rules Work fast during peak periods Coordinate with other kitchen staff and front-of-house team Requirements: Experience cooking with a wok in a Chinese kitchen or takeaway Solid knowledge of Chinese ingredients and techniques Ability to handle pressure and fast pace Teamwork and clear communication Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays Good English for following instructions and safety rules Pay: Competitive, based on experience

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Fundamental Hospitality

Wok Chef Wanted at Shanghai-Me – Join Our Culinary Team! We’re looking for a skilled and passionate Wok Chef de Partie to join the kitchen at Shanghai Me, a luxury Asian restaurant delivering bold flavours and high-energy dining. You’ll be part of a dynamic brigade, cooking over fire, mastering speed and precision, and working in a fast-paced, high-standard environment. What You’ll Do: • Cook authentic dishes using wok techniques, • Ensure quality, taste, and presentation meet our premium standards, • Work cleanly, safely, and efficiently during service, • Support the team and contribute to a smooth-running kitchen, • Help with food prep, stock rotation, and daily kitchen routines What we're looking for: • Proven experience in a busy Asian kitchen (minimum 3 years), • Strong wok skills (speed, control, and consistency), • Positive, can-do attitude and team spirit, • Passion for food and a drive to grow, • Eligible to work in the UK What We Offer: • Competitive pay, • Staff meals on duty, • Opportunities to grow with a leading hospitality group, • Vibrant working environment with a supportive team Ready to fire up your next career move? Apply now – interviews happening this week! It is essential that you are eligible to live and work in the UK as sponsorship is not available for this role.

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Joyful Chinese Take Away

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Harringay Ladder, London

Kata! Japanese Restaurants is looking for experienced Sushi Chef &/Or Hot Chef. We have multiple positions available, Full time and Part time. Wage Negotiable £12 - £16 Per Hour based on experience. Popular independent Japanese Restaurants in Harringay N4. Nominated in Timeout Love London awards 2014 - 2018 as one of the best local restaurants in North London. Nearest tube/train station : Harringay Green Lanes (N4). Candidate must have knowledge of Sushi skills, Fish Cutting and experience in sushi rolling is a must. Wage to be negotiated based on experience. Or have Knowledge of Hot section (Grill/Teppan/Wok or Fry. Knowledge of popular donburi dishes) will be strongly considered Chefs with knowledge of other cusines, such as Chinese, European or Sunday Roasts are also advantageous. Our current team is looking to expand, candidates must : -Be a Team player yet able to work independently • Have high standards in food hygiene and awareness of regulations, • Have a good command of English, • Have the rights to work in UK If you have dedication in maintaining our high standards to quality and service, have creative flair and want to show it, then an opportunity to rise in the career ladder is awaiting you. Please submit your CV, all ideal candidates will be asked to attend a paid trial shift. NO Cash in hand payments.

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