About the role
BBQ Chef de Partie – Peking Duck
Wanted at Shanghai Me – Join Our Culinary Team!
We’re looking for a skilled and passionate BBQ Chef de Partie specialising in Peking duck to join the kitchen at Shanghai Me, a luxury Asian restaurant delivering bold flavours, exceptional produce, and high-energy dining.
You’ll be part of a dynamic kitchen brigade, specialising in traditional Asian BBQ techniques while working with precision, consistency, and speed in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.
What You’ll Do:
* Prepare and cook Chinese BBQ duck and other BBQ dishes to a consistently high standard
* Demonstrate strong knowledge of duck preparation, roasting, glazing, and presentation
* Ensure quality, flavour, texture, and presentation meet Shanghai Me’s premium standards
* Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation throughout service
* Support the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service
* Assist with preparation, stock rotation, and daily kitchen routines
What We Offer:
* £18.50 per hour + tips
* Staff meals on duty
* Career progression within a leading international hospitality group
* Training and development opportunities
* Vibrant, high-energy working environment
Who are we?
Established in 2011, Fundamental Hospitality is a UAE born company that unifies the regions leading lifestyle concepts. As an international ecosystem of hospitality brands, the group develops elevated, home-grown concepts that showcase the quality and innovation of the region, whilst exporting them to key cosmopolitan cities around the world. Fundamental Hospitality delivers lifestyle brands reimagined, where a creative approach to concept development leads to a dynamic experience in each and every venue. The group has played a fundamental role in the expansion of brands from the UAE to the world, where we understand the essential elements needed to execute experience driven lifestyle concepts on an international scale. The collection of brands within the portfolio include globally acclaimed concepts Gaia, Shanghai Me, Alaya, La Maison Ani, Piatti and Izu Burger, as well as international franchises, Scalini Dubai, Scalini Riyadh, Cipriani Dubai, and Cipriani Dolci UAE. Fundamental Hospitality owns and operates venues across the Middle East and Europe, with ongoing expansion of the group’s concepts into the GCC, Europe, UK, and USA. Dubai will further see the launch of new home grown concepts as Fundamental Hospitality continues to cement itself as the leading innovator in the hospitality industry.
Website: http://www.fundamentalhospitality.com
Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience in a busy Asian or Chinese kitchen (minimum 2 years)
* Essential Chinese BBQ Peking duck experience
* Strong understanding of BBQ preparation and cooking techniques
* Excellent attention to detail, consistency, and presentation
* Positive, can-do attitude and strong team spirit
* Passion for Asian cuisine and a desire to develop your skills
* Eligible to work in the UK
Ready to bring your BBQ skills to the table?
It is essential that you are eligible to live and work in the UK as sponsorship is not available for this role.