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  • Kings Cross - Senior Sous Chef
    Kings Cross - Senior Sous Chef
    18 hours 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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  • Pastry Chef de Partie
    Pastry Chef de Partie
    23 hours ago
    £16 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Pastry Chef de Partie – Los Mochis City Los Mochis City is seeking an exceptional Pastry Chef de Partie to join our award-winning kitchen team at our flagship rooftop restaurant at 100 Liverpool Street. Located on the 9th floor with panoramic views across the City of London, Los Mochis City brings together the vibrancy of Mexican cuisine and the elegance of Japanese cooking to create one of London's most exciting dining experiences. We are looking for a talented Pastry Chef de Partie who is passionate about creating beautiful desserts, committed to high standards, and eager to develop within a fast-growing restaurant group. The Role As Pastry Chef de Partie, you will support the Head Pastry Chef in delivering exceptional desserts and pastry items that complement the unique Los Mochis experience. The successful Pastry Chef de Partie will be responsible for maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards while contributing to the ongoing development of the pastry offering. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and present desserts and pastry items to the highest standards, • Support the day-to-day running of the pastry section, • Ensure all mise en place is prepared and organised for service, • Maintain consistency, quality, and attention to detail across all dishes, • Follow all food safety, HACCP, and health & safety procedures, • Monitor stock levels and minimise waste, • Support the training and development of junior chefs, • Work closely with the wider kitchen brigade to deliver a seamless guest experience About You • Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie, • Experience within a quality restaurant, hotel, or luxury hospitality environment, • Strong technical pastry skills and attention to detail, • Passion for desserts, creativity, and continuous learning, • Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen, • Positive attitude and strong team spirit, • Full right to work in the UK Benefits • Competitive salary, • Private medical insurance following successful completion of probation, • Paid sick leave, • Study support scheme, • Free meals whilst on duty, • 50% discount when dining across the group with family and friends, • Excellent career progression opportunities, • People-focused culture, • Ongoing training and development If you are an ambitious Pastry Chef de Partie looking to join one of London's most exciting restaurant groups, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Pastry Chef de Partie at Los Mochis City. Equal Opportunities Thesleff Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    23 hours ago
    Full-time
    London

    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 we prepare for our second London opening in Spring 2027, we're looking for an experienced General Manager to join the team. As General Manager, you'll take full ownership of the restaurant operation, leading the team while working closely with your Heads of Department. You'll be responsible for the commercial performance of the restaurant, from driving sales and growing the business to managing costs and delivering a healthy P&L. You'll have the autonomy to run the restaurant, build a high-performing team and create the structure needed to deliver exceptional standards as we continue to grow in the UK. You'll also be a key link between our London operation and the wider Nouvelle Garde team in France, representing the business and building strong relationships with our partners and suppliers in the UK. What success looks like • You'll build a strong leadership team, setting clear expectations, leading by example, and developing your Heads of Department to take ownership of their areas., • You'll take full ownership of the restaurant's P&L, understanding what drives performance and making commercially smart decisions that grow sales and protect profitability., • You'll actively identify opportunities to grow the business and establish the restaurant within the London market., • You'll deliver an exceptional guest experience, ensuring consistently strong service while using guest feedback and reviews to continuously improve., • You'll ensure the restaurant operates safely and compliantly, maintaining excellent standards across food safety, health & safety, licensing and all relevant UK requirements., • You'll create a culture of high standards, accountability and great communication, leading from the front., • You'll help build the systems, rituals and ways of working we need as a growing business, bringing ideas and turning them into practical solutions., • You'll build strong relationships with the Nouvelle Garde team in France, as well as our UK suppliers and partners. What you'll bring • You're an experienced General Manager with a minimum of 5 years running high-volume restaurants in London., • You're an experienced leader who knows how to build strong management teams, set clear expectations, give feedback and develop people., • You have full P&L experience and a strong commercial mindset, with a clear understanding of how to drive sales, manage costs and build a profitable restaurant., • You have an excellent understanding of UK restaurant operations, including food safety, health & safety, licensing and compliance. You are a personal alcohol licence holder., • You understand what exceptional hospitality looks like and know how to translate high standards into a consistently great guest experience., • You're confident, organised and comfortable working autonomously, making decisions and taking responsibility in a complex, fast-moving operation., • You have a builder mindset: you're curious, proactive and excited by the challenge of joining a growing business where not everything has been built yet., • Experience with new restaurant openings or growing hospitality businesses would be a plus. What we offer • Annual salary from £70,000 (including Tronc), • 48-hour contract, 5 working days and 2 days off., • 50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde restaurants., • A freshly prepared staff meal on every shift., • Employee benefits platform (Hospitality Rewards), • The opportunity to join a growing company at the beginning of its journey and make a genuine impact from day one., • The chance to help shape a high-performing team and culture from the early stages., • 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.

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  • Bar Assistant Manager
    Bar Assistant Manager
    23 hours ago
    Full-time
    London

    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. Each with its own name, personality and story, but always with the same love for French food and hospitality. And 10 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 Bar Assistant Manager, you'll work closely with the Bar Manager to run the day-to-day bar operation at Brasserie Olivia. You'll lead and support the bar team during busy services, making sure drinks are prepared quickly, consistently and to the highest standard. You'll support the Bar Manager with rotas, ordering, stock and waste, while helping train and develop the team. Our bar sits at the heart of the restaurant, so you'll also be present with our guests, bringing energy, personality and great hospitality. What success looks like • You'll help run and organise a bar where drinks are prepared quickly and consistently, even during the busiest services., • You'll ensure the bar is fully prepared for service, with stock, equipment and mise en place ready before the first guests arrive., • You'll maintain excellent standards across cocktails and drinks, making sure everything is consistent and beautifully presented., • You'll support the Bar Manager with rotas, ordering, stock management and waste control, helping the bar run efficiently., • You'll coach, train and support bartenders, helping build a confident, knowledgeable and high-performing team., • You'll support recruitment by coordinating trial shifts and identifying candidates who will strengthen the team., • You'll create a great guest experience, interacting naturally with guests and bringing positive energy to the restaurant., • You'll work closely with the floor and kitchen teams to keep service running smoothly throughout every shift. What you'll bring • You're already working as a Bar Assistant Manager, or you're an experienced Senior Bartender ready for the next step., • You have strong experience working in a high-volume restaurant or bar environment., • You have excellent cocktail knowledge and are confident in preparing all the classics quickly and consistently., • You have experience with the operational side of running a bar, including staff rotas, ordering, stock management and waste control., • You're confident leading a team, giving feedback and helping bartenders develop, • You're quick on your feet, stay calm under pressure and know how to keep things moving during a busy service., • You're positive, presentable and comfortable interacting with guests and creating a great atmosphere., • Good wine knowledge would be a plus. What we offer • Annual salary from £43,000 (including Tronc), • 50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde restaurants., • A freshly prepared staff meal on every shift., • Employee benefits platform (Hospitality Rewards), • The opportunity to join a brand-new restaurant at the beginning of its journey and make a genuine impact from day one., • The chance to help shape a high-performing team and culture from the early stages., • 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.

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  • Senior Sous Chef - Borough
    Senior Sous Chef - Borough
    5 days ago
    £47500 yearly
    Full-time
    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.

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  • Sous Chef - Borough
    Sous Chef - Borough
    5 days ago
    £44500 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    BAO Borough 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 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 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.

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