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BAO Kings Cross is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen team with care, clarity, and consistency. This is a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen - perfect for someone who takes pride in high standards and supports others to do their best work. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef, helping to set the tone on shift, guide the team, and keep service running smoothly. At BAO, we believe in building kitchens where people can grow, with a 6-shift week to support better balance and a strong focus on development. The Restaurant Just a stone’s throw from the station, BAO Kings Cross is our largest and most versatile restaurant. Designed with warm wooden panelling and clean architectural lines, the space offers a calm, considered backdrop to enjoy our full BAO menu - from fluffy steamed Bao to bold Taiwanese small plates and rice dishes. The restaurant features a large, open dining room, a private mezzanine space for group dining, and a relaxed terrace perfect for sunny days. It’s a dynamic restaurant that welcomes everything from quick solo lunches to special celebrations. The Position At BAO, we care about doing things properly - from the quality of our ingredients to how we run our kitchens. This role is all about consistency, standards, and leading by example. You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef to deliver our menus to the highest standard, manage the day-to-day kitchen operation, and support your team to do their best work. This is a key leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-led environment and is looking to take the next step in their culinary career. What you’ll be doing: • Supporting the Head Chef in running smooth, efficient day-to-day kitchen operations, • Leading service and maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation across every dish, • Managing prep schedules, ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation, • Coaching and supporting junior team members - helping build a kind and capable kitchen culture, • Assisting with rota planning, costings, and food safety compliance What we’re looking for: • Experience as a Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef in a quality-focused kitchen, • Confident in kitchen systems and structure - you know what ‘good’ looks like, • A calm, organised and detail-focused approach to leadership, • Someone who leads with kindness, communicates clearly, and sets a great example on shift The Benefits We want working at BAO to feel like stepping into a warm, fluffy bao - soft, supportive, and full of good stuff. Here's what you'll get as part of the team: Work-Life Balance • 6 shifts across 5 days, with a maximum of one double shift, • Paid overtime, • Rotas released two weeks in advance so you can plan ahead Growth & Development • Personalised development plans tailored to your goals, • Access to School of BAO, a series of talks, workshops and fieldtrips Perks & Discounts • Up to 50% off food and drink across all BAO restaurants and discounts across friends in the industry, • Access to curated wine and meat suppliers at trade prices Rewards & Recognition • BAOcoin - earn rewards for living BAO values, then spend them in the BAOshop, • BAO Pyramid Scheme - earn up to £500 for referring someone to join the team Milestones • Extra holiday and perks to celebrate work anniversaries and milestones Celebrations • Annual Wei Ya & BAO Awards Party, • BAO Social Clubs: Grandma’s Home Cooking Club, Hot Pot Supperclub The Group BAO quite literally means steamed bun. But BAO means so much more than that, a cult brand with a cult following that aims to inspire with design through food. Founded in 2013 by family trio, Erchen Chang, Shing Tat Chung and Wai Ting Chung in a carpark in East London to now spanning 7 restaurants across London, where each has its own story of Taiwanese Culture with unique experience, narrative and menu. At BAO we seek people who warm our souls through cooking and hospitality. We strive to cultivate an environment where our design is inspiring, where our unconventional way of thinking bring humour and innovation; our detail challenges you to do your best.

BAO Battersea is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen team with care, clarity, and consistency. This is a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen - perfect for someone who takes pride in high standards and supports others to do their best work. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef, helping to set the tone on shift, guide the team, and keep service running smoothly. At BAO, we believe in building kitchens where people can grow, with a 6-shift week to support better balance and a strong focus on development.

BAO Battersea is looking for a Senior Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team and take ownership of a section with confidence, consistency, and care. This is a great opportunity for someone who’s already mastered the basics, is confident under pressure, and is ready to take on more responsibility while continuing to grow.

BAO Shoreditch is looking for a Sous Chef to support the Senior Sous and Head Chef in leading a calm, consistent, and high-performing kitchen. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in doing things properly - someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads by example, and is ready to take the next step in their career. The Restaurant Tucked into East London’s creative hub, BAO Shoreditch takes its cue from the bustling beef noodle shops of Taiwan - reimagined with a playful, London twist. Upstairs, guests enjoy rich bowls of beef noodle soup, signature BAOs, and a menu full of bold Taiwanese flavours. Downstairs, there’s a bar and private KTV room, a unique space for late-night drinks, group dining, and the occasional singalong. It brings a fun, unexpected layer to the Shoreditch experience. Like every BAO restaurant, Shoreditch has its own identity - energetic, characterful, and rooted in great food and service. The Position As Sous Chef, you’ll be a key part of the kitchen leadership team, supporting the Senior Sous and Head Chef in delivering excellent food, maintaining high standards, and helping the team stay organised and energised. You’ll lead services, manage sections, and play a hands-on role in building a strong kitchen culture. This is a great opportunity for someone who’s passionate about food, organised under pressure, and enjoys supporting others to do their best work. What you’ll be doing: • Supporting the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations, • Leading sections and running smooth, well-paced services, • Maintaining consistency and quality across every dish, • Supporting junior chefs with training, feedback, and clear communication, • Helping manage prep schedules, stock control, and ordering, • Keeping on top of food safety and kitchen standards What we’re looking for: • Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a quality-led kitchen, • Calm, organised, and confident in leading sections and services, • A keen eye for detail and a high standard of food presentation, • A people-focused mindset - someone who enjoys supporting and developing others, • Strong understanding of kitchen systems, prep, and service rhythm, • A desire to grow in a supportive kitchen The Benefits We want working at BAO to feel like stepping into a warm, fluffy bao - soft, supportive, and full of good stuff. Here's what you'll get as part of the team: Work-Life Balance • 6 shifts across 5 days, with a maximum of one double shift, • Paid overtime, • Rotas released two weeks in advance so you can plan ahead Growth & Development • Personalised development plans tailored to your goals, • Access to School of BAO, a series of talks, workshops and fieldtrips Perks & Discounts • Up to 50% off food and drink across all BAO restaurants and discounts across friends in the industry, • Access to curated wine and meat suppliers at trade prices Rewards & Recognition • BAOcoin - earn rewards for living BAO values, then spend them in the BAOshop, • BAO Pyramid Scheme - earn up to £500 for referring someone to join the team Milestones • Extra holiday and perks to celebrate work anniversaries and milestones Celebrations • Annual Wei Ya & BAO Awards Party, • BAO Social Clubs: Grandma’s Home Cooking Club, Hot Pot Supperclub The Group BAO quite literally means steamed bun. But BAO means so much more than that, a cult brand with a cult following that aims to inspire with design through food. Founded in 2013 by family trio, Erchen Chang, Shing Tat Chung and Wai Ting Chung in a carpark in East London to now spanning 7 restaurants across London, where each has its own story of Taiwanese Culture with unique experience, narrative and menu. At BAO we seek people who warm our souls through cooking and hospitality. We strive to cultivate an environment where our design is inspiring, where our unconventional way of thinking bring humour and innovation; our detail challenges you to do your best.

BAO Borough is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen team with care, clarity, and consistency. This is a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen - perfect for someone who takes pride in high standards and supports others to do their best work. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef, helping to set the tone on shift, guide the team, and keep service running smoothly. At BAO, we believe in building kitchens where people can grow, with a 6-shift week to support better balance and a strong focus on development. The Restaurant Located at the edge of Borough Market. BAO serves innovative Asian dishes in an informal, fast-paced,BAO Borough has Yakitori grill, grab & go hatch and Karaoke room. Bao's goal is to create restaurants that offer a different experience to each other, inspired by our founder's upbringing and travels around Asia. Each restaurant within the group has a unique menu and a different story. The Position At BAO, we care about doing things properly - from the quality of our ingredients to how we run our kitchens. This role is all about consistency, standards, and leading by example. You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef to deliver our menus to the highest standard, manage the day-to-day kitchen operation, and support your team to do their best work. This is a key leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-led environment and is looking to take the next step in their culinary career. What you’ll be doing: • Supporting the Head Chef in running smooth, efficient day-to-day kitchen operations, • Leading service and maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation across every dish, • Managing prep schedules, ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation, • Coaching and supporting junior team members - helping build a kind and capable kitchen culture, • Assisting with rota planning, costings, and food safety compliance What we’re looking for: • Experience as a Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef in a quality-focused kitchen, • Confident in kitchen systems and structure - you know what ‘good’ looks like, • A calm, organised and detail-focused approach to leadership, • Someone who leads with kindness, communicates clearly, and sets a great example on shift The Benefits We want working at BAO to feel like stepping into a warm, fluffy bao - soft, supportive, and full of good stuff. Here's what you'll get as part of the team: Work-Life Balance • 6 shifts across 5 days, with a maximum of one double shift, • Paid overtime, • Rotas released two weeks in advance so you can plan ahead Growth & Development • Personalised development plans tailored to your goals, • Access to School of BAO, a series of talks, workshops and fieldtrips Perks & Discounts • Up to 50% off food and drink across all BAO restaurants and discounts across friends in the industry, • Access to curated wine and meat suppliers at trade prices Rewards & Recognition • BAOcoin - earn rewards for living BAO values, then spend them in the BAOshop, • BAO Pyramid Scheme - earn up to £500 for referring someone to join the team Milestones • Extra holiday and perks to celebrate work anniversaries and milestones Celebrations • Annual Wei Ya & BAO Awards Party, • BAO Social Clubs: Grandma’s Home Cooking Club, Hot Pot Supperclub The Group BAO quite literally means steamed bun. But BAO means so much more than that, a cult brand with a cult following that aims to inspire with design through food. Founded in 2013 by family trio, Erchen Chang, Shing Tat Chung and Wai Ting Chung in a carpark in East London to now spanning 7 restaurants across London, where each has its own story of Taiwanese Culture with unique experience, narrative and menu. At BAO we seek people who warm our souls through cooking and hospitality. We strive to cultivate an environment where our design is inspiring, where our unconventional way of thinking bring humour and innovation; our detail challenges you to do your best.