At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious desserts and signature dishes in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Company: Join the award-winning Din Tai Fung, known for its iconic Taiwanese cuisine.
- Benefits: Earn £15–£17 per hour, enjoy free meals, and 28 days' holiday.
- Other info: Flexible hours, supportive team, and opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Develop your culinary skills with a leading restaurant brand and make an impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in pastry or similar kitchen roles; passion for high-quality food.
The predicted salary is between 17 - 17 £ per hour.
Join Din Tai Fung UK
Din Tai Fung is an award-winning Taiwanese restaurant brand with over 180 locations worldwide, renowned for our iconic
Xiao Long Bao and exceptional dining experiences. As we continue to grow across the UK, we're looking for passionate
- Pastry Chefs to join our teams in
- Covent Garden, Centre Point, Selfridges, and Canary Wharf
Why Join Us?
Competitive Pay
- £15–£17 per hour inclusive of tronc
- 40–48 contracted hours per week
- Free staff meals every shift
- 30% staff dining discount
- 28 days' holiday, increasing with service
- Structured training and genuine career progression
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Monthly team events, referral bonuses, and employee rewards
What You'll Do
As a Pastry Chef, you'll prepare high-quality desserts and handcrafted steamed products while maintaining the exceptional standards Din Tai Fung is known for.
- Prepare and produce signature products including
- Xiao Long Bao, Steamed Buns, Shao Mai, and Jiao Zi
- Create high-quality desserts while maintaining consistency, presentation, and attention to detail.
- Prepare doughs, fillings, and other ingredients following Din Tai Fung’s specialist methods.
- Work as part of a supportive kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared with precision, care, and in line with food safety and hygiene standards.
- Develop specialist techniques in dough preparation, filling production, and dessert creation, following Din Tai Fung’s unique methods and standards.
- Who We're Looking For
We're looking for enthusiastic, reliable chefs who thrive in a busy kitchen and take pride in producing high-quality food.
You’ll be a great fit if you
- Have experience as a Pastry Chef, Chef de Partie, Commis Chef, or in a similar kitchen role.
- Have experience with pastry, dough, desserts, or food preparation techniques.
- Have excellent attention to detail and a passion for producing high-quality products.
- Have experience in Asian cuisine or dim sum production (desirable, but not essential).
- Are eager to learn and develop your culinary skills.
- Can work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards.
- Are flexible to work a rotating schedule, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, with some shifts finishing at 10:30 PM.
If you’re looking to develop your culinary skills with one of the world's leading restaurant brands, apply today and start your journey with
Din Tai Fung UK!
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Pastry Chef in London employer: Din Tai Fung
Din Tai Fung is an exceptional employer that values passion and dedication in the culinary arts, offering Wok Chefs a vibrant work culture in the heart of London. With competitive pay, structured training programmes, and enticing employee perks such as free meals and discounts, we foster an environment where your skills can flourish and your career can grow. Join us at one of our iconic locations and be part of a team that celebrates excellence and innovation in every dish.
