Sous Chef - Borough - BAO Borough - London

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.

BAO Borough is looking for a Front of House Team Member to join the team and help deliver warm, joyful service every day - whether that’s on the floor, behind the bar, or running food with energy and care. This role is ideal for someone who loves hospitality, works well in a team, and brings positive energy to every shift, no matter the role they’re in. 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 do things properly - from how we welcome guests to how we support each other on shift. As a FOH Team Member, you could be working a section, running dishes, or making drinks behind the bar. Whatever the role, you’ll be part of creating a calm, confident atmosphere and consistently great guest experiences. You don’t need loads of experience, just a great attitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. We’ll teach you everything else. What you’ll be doing: • Running food and drinks with speed and care, • Working a section and guiding guests through the BAO experience, • Preparing drinks or supporting bar service, depending on the shift, • Helping keep the restaurant clean, organised, and ready for service, • Communicating clearly with your team to keep things flowing smoothly, • Learning about the menu, service style, and guest care standards What we’re looking for: • A friendly, positive presence - someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality, • Comfortable multitasking and working in a fast-paced environment, • Supportive and kind - a real team player who helps others and leads with care, • A good communicator who takes direction well and isn’t afraid to ask questions, • A strong work ethic and pride in doing things properly 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: 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 Growth & Development • Personalised development plans tailored to your goals, • Access to School of BAO, a series of talks, workshops and fieldtrips Work-Life Balance • Rotas released two weeks in advance so you can plan ahead Milestones • Perks to celebrate work anniversaries 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.

£16.00 - £18.00 per hour | Weekly Pay | Flexible Shifts Are you an experienced Chef with a valid Enhanced DBS certificate looking for flexible temporary work across London? We are currently recruiting reliable and passionate Chefs to support a range of clients within the education and healthcare sectors, including: • Primary & Secondary Schools, • Colleges & Universities, • Care Homes & Retirement Villages, • Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities, • SEN Schools, • Nurseries, • Supported Living & Community Care Settings With regular shifts available across London, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing temporary work while maintaining flexibility around your schedule. The Role As a Temporary Chef, you will be responsible for: • Preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents, patients, students, and staff, • Catering for a variety of dietary, allergen, and nutritional requirements, • Maintaining high food quality and presentation standards, • Ensuring compliance with Food Safety and HACCP procedures, • Supporting kitchen teams during busy service periods, • Maintaining clean, safe, and organised kitchen environments What We're Looking For • Previous experience working as a Chef in schools, care homes, hospitals, contract catering, or commercial kitchens, • A valid, in-date Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential), • Strong understanding of food hygiene and health & safety regulations, • Knowledge of allergen management and special dietary requirements, • Excellent reliability and professionalism, • Ability to work independently and adapt to different kitchen environments What's On Offer? • Competitive pay rates of £16.00 - £18.00 per hour, • Weekly pay, • Flexible shifts to suit your availability, • Monday to Friday opportunities available, • Ongoing temporary assignments, • Immediate starts, • Opportunities with reputable education and healthcare providers, • Friendly and supportive recruitment team If you're an experienced Chef with a current Enhanced DBS and are looking for rewarding work helping to deliver quality meals within schools, care homes, and healthcare settings, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start working with some of London's leading education and healthcare catering providers.

Are you a talented Chef looking for flexible work across some of London's most exciting hospitality venues? We are currently recruiting experienced Temporary Chefs to work with a variety of clients across London, including: • Business & Industry (B&I) Contract Catering Sites, • Corporate Dining Facilities, • Conference & Events Venues, • Luxury Hotels, • Fine Dining Restaurants, • Private Members Clubs, • Event Catering Operations Whether you're a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, or an experienced Chef looking for extra shifts, we have excellent opportunities available with immediate starts. The Role • Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes in fast-paced kitchens, • Maintaining exceptional food standards and presentation, • Following food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures, • Supporting kitchen teams during busy service periods, • Working across a variety of venues and kitchen environments Requirements • Previous experience as a Chef within contract catering, hospitality, hotels, restaurants, or events, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards, • A professional and reliable attitude, • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred), • Eligibility to work in the UK What's On Offer? • Competitive pay rates of £16.00 - £18.00 per hour - Weekly pay • Flexible shifts to suit your availability, • Opportunities across prestigious London venues, • Immediate starts available, • Ongoing temporary and long-term assignments, • Friendly and supportive recruitment team If you're passionate about food and enjoy working in diverse kitchen environments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start working with some of London's leading hospitality and catering employers.

Our story Back in 2019 in Paris, two friends, Charles and Victor, opened a brasserie together - the kind of place Parisians disappear into for a 3 hour lunch. They called it La Nouvelle Garde: a promise to eat and drink the French way, done properly, 100% homemade, cooked from scratch from the highest quality seasonal ingredients. They served classic French dishes prepared with care, generosity and excellence in beautiful, relaxed spaces full of energy. Guests loved it! 🎉 So they opened another one, and then another one. And 9 brasseries later, it was finally time to bring it to London. In July 2026 in Sloane Square, Brasserie Olivia was born. This is just the beginning of our London story, and we'd love you to help write the next chapter. The role As a Chef de Partie, you'll take care of your kitchen section, from organising prep to running it during service. You'll be comfortable working across the larder, garnish section, seafood and hot larder, preparing everything from scratch using quality seasonal ingredients. During service, you'll keep your section organised and communicate closely with the chef running the pass and the rest of the kitchen to make sure every dish goes out on time and to the right standard. You'll also monitor your stock and prep, making sure the senior kitchen team knows what your section needs for the day ahead. What you'll bring • You're already working as a Chef de Partie, or you're a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready for the next step., • You have around 3- 5 years of experience working in a professional kitchen., • You have good knife skills and a strong understanding of different cooking techniques., • You're confident organising and running your own section during a busy service., • You understand kitchen preparation, stock levels, food safety and the importance of keeping your section organised., • You communicate clearly with the rest of the kitchen and work well as part of a team., • You're reliable, adaptable and open to feedback., • You take pride in your work and care about the quality and consistency of every dish you prepare. What we offer: • Average hourly pay: £16/hour (including Tronc)., • Full-time role, around 45-48 hours per week., • 50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde restaurants., • A freshly prepared staff meal on every shift., • £350 referral bonus (T&Cs), • Employee benefits platform (Hospitality Rewards), • Real opportunities for career progression as the business grows, with future restaurant openings already planned., • A supportive management team that values high standards, teamwork and continuous development. La Nouvelle Garde is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Please note you must have a right to work in the UK.

Pachamama Group was set up in October 2014 with a mission to introduce inspiring hospitality concepts across the globe by doing it our way and making the impossible possible. Each restaurant concept is built to be a space where guests can enjoy offerings from diverse locales, in an environment that takes them away on a culinary journey. Named after the Greek god of the West wind - a soft gentle breeze - Zēphyr offers a casual dining affair inspired by Greek culture and a late-night bar downstairs. This high-volume restaurant is our most vibrant venue in the heart of Notting Hill with a talented team of amazing individuals who thrive in this busy environment. As a seasoned Chef de Partie, we anticipate your readiness to bring your top performance and culinary flair to our team. For the Chef de Partie role, we offer the following benefits and opportunities: • Attractive salary based on your skills and experience., • Full Service Charge distribution., • Referral scheme with a £300 bonus for a successful candidate., • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all employees., • Generous staff discount at all group's restaurants., • 28 days of holiday for a full time employee, ensuring a balanced professional and personal life. Other benefits include: • Comprehensive on-the-job training to enhance your skills and knowledge., • A friendly and positive work environment fostering respect and teamwork., • Psychological, financial and legal support available through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)., • Salary paid monthly – on the last Friday of each month., • Wagestream access, allowing you to stream up to 50% of your earnings at any time., • Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution., • Opportunities for career development, regular appraisals to discuss progress and perspectives. As our Chef de Partie, we hope that you will contribute to our mission of introducing exciting, diverse and playful dining concepts to the London restaurant scene. Our philosophy is to be the best, we continuously improve and never settle. If this sounds of interest to you, please send us your CV. Come grow with us at Pachamama! This is your chance to be a part of something extremely exciting.

Were looking for a reliable, creative & experienced Head pizza chef for a new music centred venue in South East london. We need some one who loves what they do, works well with others, community spirited and most importantly is obsessed with pizza!

Brasserie Zédel has been revitalised to its spectacular Art Deco roots, serving as a traditional French brasserie with an accommodating 'Prix-Fixe' menu at remarkably low prices. At The Wolseley Hospitality Group, We create Places where People feel they Belong. Why work with us as a Chef de Partie? • Enjoy a generous discount across our restaurants on food and drinks., • Rewarding Excellence - a team-led incentive, earning up to £100 in high street vouchers., • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave to support working families., • Group-wide access to mental health counselling, legal and financial advice., • Advance access to earned wages via Wagestream., • A unique and varied training calendar including supplier trips, masterclasses and visits. We promote from within, empowering individuals from all backgrounds to become the leaders of tomorrow. Our diverse team reflects the inclusive culture. The role of Chef de Partie: • Train and supervise Demi and Commis Chefs, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment., • Oversee and manage a designated kitchen station, ensuring the consistent preparation and delivery of high-quality dishes., • Cook seasonal classic European cuisine, using quality fresh ingredients, and adhering to recipes, specifications and standards. The Wolseley Hospitality Group portfolio of restaurants comprises of The Wolseley on Piccadilly, The Delaunay in Aldwych, Brasserie Zédel in Soho, Colbert in Chelsea, Fischer's in Marylebone, Soutine in St John's Wood, Bellanger in Islington, Manzi's in Soho and The Wolseley City in Monument.

Junior Sous Chef – Central London £36,000 + Tips/Tronc + Overtime | 42.5 Hours | Mainly Monday–Friday We’re recruiting an experienced Junior Sous Chef for a prestigious hospitality and events operation at a historic London venue. Based within the bar and restaurant, you’ll support the kitchen team across restaurant service, corporate hospitality, private dining and large-scale events. What’s on offer: • £36,000 salary + Tips/Tronc, • Overtime available and paid at time and a half, • Mainly Monday–Friday, 5 days from 7, • Around 10 weeks’ paid closure throughout the year, • Meals, uniform & laundry provided, • 50% staff discount, • Pension & Cycle to Work Scheme, • Excellent training and career progression Previous Junior Sous/Sous Chef experience is preferred, along with flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends during events. Interested? Apply now for more information.