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  • Kings Cross - Senior Sous Chef
    Kings Cross - Senior Sous Chef
    19 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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  • Senior Sous Chef - Borough
    Senior Sous Chef - Borough
    20 hours 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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  • Waiter / Waitress
    Waiter / Waitress
    5 days ago
    £16–£22 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    JOIN LA PETITE BRETAGNE FULL-TIME WAITER / WAITRESS SELF-MANAGING FRONT-OF-HOUSE POSITION £16/HOUR GUARANTEED MINIMUM EARNINGS TO UP TO 22£ SERVICE CHARGE + HIGH BONUS INCENTIVES Hammersmith, London PLEASE READ THE FULL ADVERTISEMENT BEFORE APPLYING!!This is important.Please do not apply based only on the job title.This is not a position where you will be one waiter among five people on the floor.La Petite Bretagne is a small, established restaurant with only 26 seats, and we intentionally operate with a small front-of-house team.Once properly trained, you will often be responsible for managing the floor independently during your shift during weekdays.That means welcoming guests, taking orders, serving food and drinks, making coffees, clearing and resetting tables, keeping the restaurant clean and organised, communicating with the kitchen and dealing with guest requests often without another front-of-house person beside you during weekdays.This is a very hands-on position.But above everything else, service is at the heart of the job.You need to genuinely enjoy looking after people, be confident with guests and be comfortable managing several tables at the same time while staying organised.If you are looking for a restaurant where every person has one small individual task, this probably will not be the right position for you.If you enjoy having your own floor, being trusted, staying active and taking responsibility for your shift, then keep reading. ABOUT LA PETITE BRETAGNE La Petite Bretagne is an established independent restaurant in Hammersmith specialising in authentic Breton galettes, sweet crêpes and warm, personal hospitality since 14 years now.We have just 26 seats, which means our style of service is very different from a large restaurant.There are no unnecessary layers of management and no huge front-of-house team.We work with a small, experienced team where everybody understands their responsibilities and is expected to contribute.We are now looking for an experienced full-time Waiter / Waitress who can become an important and trusted part of the restaurant for the long term.For the right person, there is also genuine opportunity to progress into a Supervisor position in the future. THIS IS A SELF-MANAGING POSITION We want to be completely transparent about this before you apply.Once you are properly trained and understand how the restaurant operates, you will often manage the front of house independently during your shift.You need to be capable of seeing what needs to be done without somebody constantly telling you.During a normal service, you may move between: • Welcoming guests., • Taking orders., • Serving food and drinks., • Managing several tables at the same time., • Making coffees., • Clearing tables., • Washing plates when required., • Cleaning., • Polishing glasses and cutlery., • Resetting and redressing tables., • Communicating with the kitchen., • Answering questions about the menu., • Dealing with guest requests., • Handling complaints professionally., • Keeping the restaurant clean and organised., • Completing opening or closing duties. You are responsible for your floor from beginning to end.We therefore need somebody who can think ahead, prioritise properly and remain calm when several things happen at the same time.You should be comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for the guest experience. SERVICE IS THE HEART OF THE POSITION Although organisation, cleanliness and independence are extremely important, this is first and foremost a hospitality position.The majority of your job will involve looking after guests.We are looking for somebody who genuinely enjoys service.Someone who notices when a guest needs something.Someone who can read a table.Someone warm, confident and natural who can create a connection without becoming intrusive.You should be comfortable explaining the menu, recommending dishes and drinks, suggesting extras and upselling naturally.We do not want aggressive selling.We want somebody who understands that good recommendations are part of excellent hospitality.When done properly, the guest has a better experience and the restaurant performs better. YOU NEED TO BE COMFORTABLE UNDER PRESSURE A small restaurant does not necessarily mean an easy service.Because our front-of-house team is intentionally small, there will be moments when several tables need your attention at the same time.You need to remain calm, organised and professional.You should also be comfortable dealing with: • Busy services., • Guest complaints., • Difficult situations., • Special requests., • Several priorities happening at once., • Clear communication with the kitchen., • Making decisions independently when required. Previous experience as a Supervisor, Head Waiter, Senior Waiter or Assistant Manager is a strong advantage, particularly if you are already comfortable taking responsibility during a shift.However, previous management experience is not essential if you are an experienced waiter or waitress with the right maturity, attitude and confidence. BARISTA & LATTE ART SKILLS ARE ESSENTIAL This requirement is non-negotiable.You must already be comfortable using a professional espresso machine.You should know how to texture milk correctly and confidently prepare drinks including: • Flat whites., • Cappuccinos., • Lattes., • Cortados., • Espresso-based drinks. You must also be capable of producing basic latte art consistently.We can teach you our menu.We can teach you our systems.We can teach you exactly how La Petite Bretagne operates.We cannot teach basic barista skills from scratch for this position.If you do not already have genuine coffee experience, please do not apply. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for somebody who is: • Experienced in hospitality., • Naturally warm and confident with guests., • Strong at service., • Reliable and punctual., • Mature and responsible., • Extremely organised., • Comfortable working independently., • Fast without becoming careless., • Calm under pressure., • Able to prioritise several tasks at once., • Very attentive to cleanliness., • Comfortable handling complaints., • Strong at communicating with the kitchen., • Capable of noticing what needs doing without being asked., • Someone who takes ownership., • An experienced barista with good latte-art skills., • Comfortable recommending and selling., • Looking for a stable, long-term position. Weekend availability is essential and non-negotiable.We are looking for somebody who wants to stay, develop and become genuinely trusted within the restaurant.No seasonal or short-term applications. PAY, SERVICE CHARGE & BONUSES £16 PER HOUR GUARANTEED MINIMUM EARNINGS Whatever the month and whatever your sales performance, your total earnings will not fall below £16 per hour, made up of your base hourly wage together with service charge.But £16 is the guaranteed minimum not where your earnings stop.Every month, there are additional opportunities through service charge and performance-based bonuses.Strong performers can increase their effective hourly earnings to around £22 per hour or more, depending on the month, restaurant performance and individual results.The principle is very simple: THE MORE YOU CONTRIBUTE AND THE MORE YOU SELL, THE MORE YOU CAN EARN. We reward people who recommend confidently, upsell naturally, generate additional sales, take responsibility and consistently provide excellent service.There is no unrealistic salary promise.You have the security of a £16-per-hour guaranteed minimum, while your performance gives you the opportunity to earn significantly more.High-performing team members can therefore reach £22+ per hour in total earnings depending on their results, service charge and bonuses for that month.Put simply: perform well, sell well and your earnings increase. STABLE ROTA & GENUINE WORK-LIFE BALANCE Hospitality does not need to mean having no life outside work.We want people to work hard and take responsibility while they are here, but we also believe your time outside work should be respected.Your rota is published one month in advance.Once you have completed your training, you will work on a stable repeating rotation, meaning your working pattern remains consistent rather than changing every week.After training, you will also receive: TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS OFF EVERY WEEK. Not random individual days scattered through the week.Two consecutive days.Every week.This means you know your schedule well in advance and can actually organise your life outside work.We believe that stability is one of the most important parts of building a strong long-term team. WHAT YOU RECEIVE The position includes: • £16 per hour guaranteed minimum earnings., • Service charge., • Monthly performance bonuses., • Sales-based incentives., • Potential to reach £22+ per hour in total earnings depending on performance., • Rota published one month in advance., • Stable repeating rotation after training., • Two consecutive days off every week after training., • Complimentary staff meals., • Employee discounts., • Long-term stability., • Independence once trained., • Trust and autonomy., • Opportunity to progress., • Genuine work-life balance. A SMALL, STABLE TEAM One of the biggest advantages of working at La Petite Bretagne is the environment.We are not a large corporate restaurant with constantly changing employees, multiple managers and unnecessary hierarchy.We are a small team.People know each other.People understand their jobs.Everybody is expected to work hard during their shift, but everybody should also be able to have a life outside work.Once we trust you, we will not stand behind you every five minutes telling you what to do.You will have independence.You will h

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  • Sous Chef - Borough
    Sous Chef - Borough
    20 hours 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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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    2 months ago
    £17.5–£18.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    At Faber, we are more than a restaurant — we are a family and a team united by a shared passion: showcasing the very best of our island’s shores while being sustainable, ethical, and proudly British. We create memorable dining experiences that celebrate local ingredients, coastal producers, and exceptional hospitality. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a talented and driven Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team and help us deliver outstanding food every day. At Faber, you'll work alongside people who are fanatical about what they do, curious to learn more, and passionate about excellence. This is an opportunity to develop your skills, contribute your ideas, and be part of a business where your effort genuinely shapes the future. As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section, ensuring consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation, and service. You'll work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to maintain quality, support junior team members, and contribute to the ongoing development of our menus and kitchen culture. • Flexible working and optional 4-day week, • Full-time and part-time opportunities available, • 50% staff discount on food and drinks for you and up to 3 guests, • Generous tronc scheme — 100% distributed to the team, • Clear career progression opportunities, • Open and proactive training programme including: Wines and cocktails, Modern cooking techniques, Leadership development, • Staff events and road trips to visit coastal producers, • £300 team referral bonus, • Well-being support through Licence Trade Charity, • Company Nest pension scheme, • Genuine autonomy and creative input, • Accredited external training opportunities

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