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  • Kings Cross - Senior Sous Chef
    Kings Cross - Senior Sous Chef
    56 minutes ago
    £48000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    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.

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  • Chef / Cook
    Chef / Cook
    21 days ago
    £13–£18 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    CHEF / COOK – IMMEDIATE START Dua Lounge is looking for an experienced Chef/Cook to lead our kitchen operation in North Finchley (N12). This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who is confident working independently and helping build a food operation from the ground up. Initially, you will be the sole chef responsible for kitchen operations. As the business grows, kitchen assistants and additional staff will be recruited to support the role. Responsibilities: • Food preparation and service, • Managing the kitchen independently, • Maintaining food quality and presentation standards, • Stock management and ordering requirements, • Following food hygiene and safety procedures, • Assisting with the development of menu items, • Preparing food for both in-house customers and online delivery platforms Requirements: • Previous experience as a Chef or Cook, • Ability to work independently and take responsibility for the kitchen, • Strong organisational skills, • Knowledge of food hygiene and food safety regulations, • Experience with Mediterranean, Grill, Burgers, Wraps, Sharing Platters or Lounge-style food is preferred, • Reliable, punctual and professional What We Offer: • Immediate start, • Competitive salary based on experience, • Opportunity to build and lead the kitchen department, • Potential progression into Head Chef position, • Growing business with long-term opportunities Location: Dua Lounge 318 Ballards Lane North Finchley London N12 To apply, please send your CV, availability and salary expectations.

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  • Lead Barista & Front of House
    Lead Barista & Front of House
    27 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    About Us At Victoria Reign, we are redefining the salon experience. We aren't just styling hair we are building a destination. Alongside our luxury hair services, we feature a vibrant, standalone-quality drink and food bar designed to attract both our salon clients and foot traffic from the outside community. We want to make noise, set trends, and be known as the absolute best spot in town for specialty drinks and bites. We are growing fast, and we need an ambitious trailblazer to help us dominate the local scene! The Role We are looking for an energetic, charismatic Lead Barista & Front of House superstar to run our front-of-house operations. You will be the heartbeat of Victoria Reign, crafting incredible drinks, dazzling walk-in customers, and making sure every salon client feels pampered. This role is a mix of high-end hospitality, beverage artistry, and community buzz-building. Key Responsibilities: Next-Level Beverage Craftsmanship: Master the bar by crafting exceptional specialty coffee, ceremonial-grade matcha, and vibrant, healthy juices and smoothies that rival any top-tier café. Front of House & Community Engagement: Welcome walk-in customers and salon guests alike with infectious energy, handling orders, running the till, and turning casual visitors into regulars. Bake & Bite Service: Showcase our curated selection of premium sweet and savoury bakery bites. Brand Ambassadorship & "Making Noise": Help us stand out! Bring creative ideas to draw in outside foot traffic, engage with the local community, and build our reputation as the best spot around. Immaculate Standards: Maintain a spotless, gorgeous bar and front-of-house area that reflects the high standards of the Victoria Reign brand. What We Are Looking For: Proven experience as a high-volume barista or high-end hospitality professional. Aesthetic and technical mastery in coffee making, matcha whisking, and blending juices/smoothies. A naturally magnetic, outgoing personality who loves interacting with people and building a loyal customer base. The hustle and multitasking skills needed to balance a busy rush of outside customers and pampering salon clients. An entrepreneurial mindset: Someone who is fiercely passionate, hungry to grow a brand, and wants to leave their mark on a rapidly expanding company. What We Offer: Competitive hourly wage plus opportunities for performance-based bonuses/tips. Genuine career progression as we expand our footprint. A creative, trend-setting environment where your ideas to "make noise" are actually heard and implemented. Generous perks and heavy discounts on salon services. How to Apply Are you ready to help us shake up the local scene and build something legendary? We want to hear from you! Send your CV and a quick note telling us your signature drink and why you're ready to make some noise or pop into the salon to introduce yourself in person.

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  • Barista
    Barista
    1 month ago
    £13–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We’re Hiring at 93 Degrees Coffee – Join Our Team and Help Shape the Future of a Local Favourite About Us:93 Degrees Coffee is a well-loved, premium coffee shop rooted in Italian and French café culture. Since 2019, we’ve been serving Illy coffee, homemade lasagna, fresh Italian paninis, soups, and whole food meals – all crafted with care and served with warmth. As we head into an exciting new chapter, we’re refreshing our brand and operations – and we’re looking for exceptional talent to join us. Who We’re Looking For: We’re hiring for two levels of roles, both essential to delivering our 5-star service: Open to Full & Part time 1. Cooks & Baristas You’ll: • Prepare high-quality breakfasts, pastas, paninis, and light homemade meals., • Brew exceptional Illy coffee with consistency and precision., • Provide warm, efficient, and reliable customer service., • Maintain a clean, fast-paced kitchen and front-of-house environment., • Use our POS system and follow opening/closing procedures. 1. Senior Staff – Baristas with Leadership Drive You’ll do all of the above plus: • Take ownership of inventory, ordering, and “just-in-time” stock management., • Help refine our food and drink offering as part of our brand refresh., • Adapt to new food trends and improve our menu quality and efficiency., • Drive business growth by supporting our management with day-to-day operations., • Motivate and guide junior staff with a customer-first approach. Why Join Us? ✅ Competitive Pay (Based on Experience) 🎯 Bonus Potential & Wage Increases Linked to Business Growth 💼 Autonomy & Responsibility in a Family-Run Business🕰️ Flexible Scheduling (Ideal for Long-Term Team Members)🌱 Be Part of Our Refresh and Growth Strategy in 2025 What We Expect: • Strong barista skills (non-negotiable), • Efficient under pressure and fast-paced environments, • Excellent customer service and communication skills, • Reliable, organised, and a team player, • Passionate about food, coffee, and continuous improvement Sound like you?

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