Chopper Sous Chef (Chinese cuisine)

Dim Sum Library

Covent Garden•Salary range of £50,000 to £55,000/year (service charge included)•Full time

NEW OPENING - COVENT GARDEN

Aqua Restaurant Group is home to a unique collection of restaurants and bars in vibrant cities like London, Paris, Hong Kong, New York, Miami, and Dubai.

At Aqua, we offer passionate culinary and hospitality professionals the chance to grow their careers and explore new opportunities.

As our Chopper Sous Chef, you will advance your culinary career in a dynamic environment and support the culinary team in preparing exceptional dishes. This is a 48 hour, full-time position.


We are aiming to open our doors at the beginning of December, however, the date might potentially move by a week or two due to the nature of new openings so we would kindly ask you to be open and flexible with the start dates. We are expecting this role to start on the week beginning with 3rd November 2025.


Where are we located?

Dim Sum Library serves up modern Cantonese atmosphere in the heart of London in The Yards. We’ve got next-level dim sum, tea-inspired cocktails, and all-day dining. And we’re just a short two-minute walk from Covent Garden or Leicester Square station. Easy to get to, hard to leave.


What we bring to the table:

  • Dine with us: Enjoy discounts at all Aqua venues
  • Celebrate YOU: Take your birthday off and earn additional long service leave
  • Grow with us: Ongoing training and development to support both your professional and personal development
  • Financial well-being: Manage your pay with ease through Wagestream & enhance your financial knowledge
  • Breaks: Food provided during your breaks - Restaurant perk
  • Work out: Discounted gym membership
  • Lunch & Learn: Head Office perk
  • Share the Talent: Bring a friend on board and get £500


Your day at Aqua:

  • Culinary Leadership and Crafting Recipes for Success: Assist the Head Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring that dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation. Contribute to menu planning and recipe development, bringing creativity and innovation to our culinary offerings
  • Team Collaboration & Mentorship: Supervise and train all team members, fostering a positive and collaborative environment that encourages skill development and teamwork


You will be paid £30,534.76 per year. In addition, you can be a part of the venue’s Tronc system, which may give you between £19,465.23 and £24,465.23 extra per year. The Tronc system is managed by the Tronc Master.


Where there is water, there is life & where there is life, you will find us!

Dive into a world of culinary innovation and memorable dining experiences, where your love for food and hospitality can shine.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Aqua Restaurant Group welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable adjustments to make your experience more accessible, please let us know.


Apply today as a Chopper Sous Chef and be part of Aqua’s global culinary adventure!