Taiwanese Cuisine Chef

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Monday - Friday business hours

We are seeking an experienced Taiwanese Cuisine Chef to join our high-performance airline catering team in London. This is a full-time, permanent role based in West London, focused on preparing authentic Taiwanese dishes for premium in-flight service.

The ideal candidate is passionate about traditional Taiwanese flavours, thrives in a fast-paced, large-volume kitchen environment, and is confident leading culinary preparation to exacting standards. Mandarin fluency is essential for this role due to client and internal communication requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare a variety of Taiwanese dishes including dumplings, noodles, rice dishes, and regional specialties
• Support menu development using seasonal and trending ingredients
• Deliver high-volume meal preparation with strict adherence to food safety and airline specifications
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff on Taiwanese techniques and presentation standards
• Maintain excellent hygiene and workstation organisation
• Collaborate with culinary and operations teams to meet production deadlines
• Monitor stock and assist in inventory management

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a chef specialising in Taiwanese cuisine, ideally in a catering or large-scale production setting
• In-depth knowledge of traditional dishes, regional differences, and authentic flavours
• Strong batch cooking and food presentation skills
• Fluent in Mandarin (mandatory) for team and client communication
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Confident managing food stock, wastage, and kitchen organisation

What We Offer:

• Salary up to 60k
• Free meals on-site
• Refer-a-friend incentive scheme
• In-house training and development
• Opportunities for internal growth
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Apply today if you’re ready to bring Taiwanese culinary excellence to the world of luxury airline dining.