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SIBU – Wok Chef

Cuisine: Pan-AsianPosition: Wok ChefReports To: Head Chef / Sous ChefExperience Required: Minimum 3 years of professional wok cooking experience

Job Summary

SIBU is looking for a skilled, passionate, and experienced Wok Chef to join our kitchen team.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of hands-on wok cooking experience in a professional restaurant environment, with strong knowledge of Pan-Asian cuisine and the ability to deliver consistently high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen.

We are looking for someone who is confident working independently on a busy wok station, understands authentic Asian flavours, and takes pride in food quality, consistency, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

Wok Cooking & Food Preparation

• Prepare and cook a variety of Pan-Asian dishes, including stir-fries, noodles, fried rice, and signature wok specialities.
• Demonstrate excellent wok-handling skills, including high-heat cooking, flame control, tossing techniques, and achieving authentic wok hei.
• Prepare Asian sauces, marinades, stocks, and seasoning blends according to SIBU’s recipes and standards.
• Maintain consistency in flavour, texture, portion sizes, and presentation.
• Ensure all ingredients and mise en place are prepared correctly before service.
• Work efficiently and confidently during busy lunch and dinner services.

Kitchen Operations

• Take full responsibility for the daily preparation, organisation, and operation of the wok station.
• Ensure dishes are prepared accurately and delivered within required service times.
• Work closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef, and wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain excellent organisation, cleanliness, and efficiency throughout service.
• Follow established recipes, cooking procedures, and presentation standards.
• Minimise food waste through effective portion control and ingredient management.

Food Safety & Hygiene

• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Follow HACCP procedures and all relevant food safety regulations.
• Ensure correct food storage, stock rotation, and temperature controls.
• Follow allergen management procedures and prevent cross-contamination.
• Maintain and clean wok burners, cooking equipment, and workstations.

Teamwork & Development

• Support other kitchen sections when required.
• Assist in training junior chefs in wok cooking techniques and food preparation.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team during service.
• Contribute ideas for improving dishes, preparation methods, and kitchen efficiency.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of proven professional wok cooking experience – essential.
• Strong experience working in a Pan-Asian, Chinese, Thai, or Southeast Asian restaurant.
• Excellent wok-handling skills and experience using commercial high-pressure wok burners.
• Strong understanding of Asian sauces, spices, aromatics, and cooking techniques.
• Ability to independently manage a busy wok station.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant kitchen.
• Ability to maintain consistent food quality under pressure.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP, and allergen management.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What We Are Looking For

At SIBU, we value chefs who are passionate about Asian cuisine and take pride in their craft.

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced: At least 3 years of professional wok cooking experience.
• Skilled: Confident using high-heat wok cooking techniques and producing authentic Asian flavours.
• Consistent: Able to deliver excellent food quality during every service.
• Efficient: Comfortable working in a busy, high-pressure kitchen.
• Reliable: Organised, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Team-Oriented: Positive, hardworking, and willing to support the wider kitchen team.

Our Expectations

The Wok Chef will play an important role in maintaining SIBU’s food quality and reputation. We expect someone who can take ownership of the wok section, deliver consistently excellent dishes, and contribute positively to the kitchen’s performance.

A minimum of 3 years of professional wok cooking experience is mandatory for this position.

This version is suitable for recruitment platforms such as Indeed and Caterer, as well as SIBU’s internal recruitment process.

is a tailored job description for SIBU, focused specifically on recruiting an experienced Wok Chef with a minimum of three years of professional wok cooking experience.

SIBU – Wok Chef

Cuisine: Pan-AsianPosition: Wok ChefReports To: Head Chef / Sous ChefExperience Required: Minimum 3 years of professional wok cooking experience

Job Summary

SIBU is looking for a skilled, passionate, and experienced Wok Chef to join our kitchen team.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of hands-on wok cooking experience in a professional restaurant environment, with strong knowledge of Pan-Asian cuisine and the ability to deliver consistently high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen.

We are looking for someone who is confident working independently on a busy wok station, understands authentic Asian flavours, and takes pride in food quality, consistency, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

Wok Cooking & Food Preparation

• Prepare and cook a variety of Pan-Asian dishes, including stir-fries, noodles, fried rice, and signature wok specialities.
• Demonstrate excellent wok-handling skills, including high-heat cooking, flame control, tossing techniques, and achieving authentic wok hei.
• Prepare Asian sauces, marinades, stocks, and seasoning blends according to SIBU’s recipes and standards.
• Maintain consistency in flavour, texture, portion sizes, and presentation.
• Ensure all ingredients and mise en place are prepared correctly before service.
• Work efficiently and confidently during busy lunch and dinner services.

Kitchen Operations

• Take full responsibility for the daily preparation, organisation, and operation of the wok station.
• Ensure dishes are prepared accurately and delivered within required service times.
• Work closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef, and wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain excellent organisation, cleanliness, and efficiency throughout service.
• Follow established recipes, cooking procedures, and presentation standards.
• Minimise food waste through effective portion control and ingredient management.

Food Safety & Hygiene

• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Follow HACCP procedures and all relevant food safety regulations.
• Ensure correct food storage, stock rotation, and temperature controls.
• Follow allergen management procedures and prevent cross-contamination.
• Maintain and clean wok burners, cooking equipment, and workstations.

Teamwork & Development

• Support other kitchen sections when required.
• Assist in training junior chefs in wok cooking techniques and food preparation.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team during service.
• Contribute ideas for improving dishes, preparation methods, and kitchen efficiency.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of proven professional wok cooking experience – essential.
• Strong experience working in a Pan-Asian, Chinese, Thai, or Southeast Asian restaurant.
• Excellent wok-handling skills and experience using commercial high-pressure wok burners.
• Strong understanding of Asian sauces, spices, aromatics, and cooking techniques.
• Ability to independently manage a busy wok station.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant kitchen.
• Ability to maintain consistent food quality under pressure.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP, and allergen management.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What We Are Looking For

At SIBU, we value chefs who are passionate about Asian cuisine and take pride in their craft.

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced: At least 3 years of professional wok cooking experience.
• Skilled: Confident using high-heat wok cooking techniques and producing authentic Asian flavours.
• Consistent: Able to deliver excellent food quality during every service.
• Efficient: Comfortable working in a busy, high-pressure kitchen.
• Reliable: Organised, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Team-Oriented: Positive, hardworking, and willing to support the wider kitchen team.

Our Expectations

The Wok Chef will play an important role in maintaining SIBU’s food quality and reputation. We expect someone who can take ownership of the wok section, deliver consistently excellent dishes, and contribute positively to the kitchen’s performance.

A minimum of 3 years of professional wok cooking experience is mandatory for this position.

This version is suitable for recruitment platforms such as Indeed and Caterer, as well as SIBU’s internal recruitment process.

Job Types: Permanent, Apprenticeship, Full-time

Pay: £28,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Batley WF17 5DS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
• Wok: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person