Sous Chef - Chinese Cuisine


Company:	TT UKOFFER LTD
Salary:	£35,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	N22 6XG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Nov 2026
Closing date:	30 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef with a strong professional background in Chinese cuisine to join the production kitchen of an established London-based Asian food business.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on chef to play an important role in preparing high-quality Asian ready meals, contributing to menu development and maintaining authentic Chinese flavours and consistent food standards at scale.

Candidates with Cantonese and Hong Kong cuisine expertise are particularly welcome, although strong experience in other Chinese regional cuisines will also be considered.

Tasks

- Work hands-on in the kitchen, preparing and cooking Chinese dishes for high-volume ready-meal production.

- Maintain consistent food quality, flavour, presentation and portion standards.

- Apply strong Chinese cooking techniques, including wok cooking, braising, steaming, roast meats, sauces and marinades.

- Contribute to menu development, new dish creation and recipe refinement.

- Support recipe testing, ingredient selection and the adaptation of dishes for chilled and reheated ready-meal production.

- Standardise recipes and cooking methods to ensure consistency across production batches.

- Support kitchen operations, food preparation planning and coordination of the wider kitchen team.

- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety and allergen control.

Essential requirements

Profile - At least 5 years of professional Chinese cooking experience in a Chinese restaurant or professional Chinese kitchen – essential. - Strong practical knowledge of Chinese cuisine, with Cantonese/Hong Kong specialism particularly desirable. - Confident with hands-on cooking techniques such as wok cooking, braising, steaming, roast meats, dim sum, sauces and marinades. - Experience in high-volume cooking or food production, with an understanding of batch preparation and consistency. - Good palate and the ability to adjust seasoning, flavours and cooking methods. - Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef or Head Chef is advantageous. - Experience in menu development, recipe creation or food product development is desirable. - Good English communication skills and the ability to work effectively with the wider kitchen team. - Must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship.

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