Job at a glance
We are looking for passionate, hard-working Line Chefs to join our brand-new kitchen team. Working alongside our Head Chef/Kitchen Manager, General Manager and Owner you will be on the front lines of this historic Manchester opening. You will help launch a high-volume, fresh-food operation, cooking incredible food that spans rapid daytime café execution to beautiful premium evening dining. The Launch Team: Be part of the foundational kitchen brigade for our Manchester opening, participating in full kitchen training, menu run-throughs, and launch events.
Fresh Food Execution: Work across different kitchen sections, preparing and cooking authentic Vietnamese dishes, small plates, and mains to exact specifications. Speed & Consistency: Maintain absolute consistency in taste and food presentation during peak, high-volume lunch and dinner rushes. Hygiene & Safety: Keep your station immaculately clean, organized, and compliant with food safety, allergen control, and health & safety standards.
Kitchen Experience: Prior experience working as a Line Chef, Commis Chef, or Chef de Partie in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. Experience with Asian cuisine especially Vietnamese cuisine is advantageous, but full training is provided. Operational Grit: You love the rush of a busy service. You have high energy, a strong work ethic, and thrive when the kitchen pass gets busy. The "Detail" Architect: You take pride in your work.
You care about how every single bowl or plate looks before it leaves your section. Team Player: You have a positive attitude, communicate clearly under pressure, and support your fellow chefs to get through a busy shift together. Reliable & Punctual: You are disciplined, turn up for your shifts on time, and are ready to work hard as part of a team. Coco Tang is a unique, independent multi-concept brand that has defined the Nottingham hospitality scene since 2008.
Our flagship venue is a hybrid destination: an authentic Vietnamese Kitchen, Speciality Coffee Roastery, and Oriental Bakery by day, and a sophisticated speakeasy and nightclub by night. We are obsessed with detail, authenticity, and creating an escape from the city. Now, we are bringing this same level of passion and high-energy hospitality to Manchester for our first historic phase of expansion out of Nottingham.
The Manchester Site Highly competitive hourly pay rate. A fair share of the site service charge scheme (significantly boosting your take-home pay). 28 days holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time). Company pension scheme. Generous staff discounts. Massive opportunities for career progression as we grow our Manchester team and kitchen brigade., Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Work Location: In person Interviews today Jay U.
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