Sous Chef - BAO Kings Cross Salary - £40000 to £42000 per year Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant BAO Kings Cross are seeking a Sous Chef to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Each BAO location represents a different slice of culture in Taiwan. Located in Pancras Square, BAO Kings Cross is a reimagined take on nostalgic Taiwan. The old foam teashop classics and cafes with a focus on rice plates, tea snacks and BAO Bakery Goods. Bubble teas, BAOs and BBGs can be ordered to go from the Counter. The Position As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes throughout the operation. You will play a key role in menu development, working closely with the Head Chef; you will assist in managing the overall kitchen operation, including prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and maintenance, as well as the day to day management of the kitchen team. If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef in a high quality Restaurant; Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce; A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail; Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a Kitchen brigade; Experience scheduling and reviewing staff rotas; A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures; This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Sous Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans. The Benefits We want to create a great place to work that mirrors the soft fluffy embrace of a BAO We have a commitment to work life balance. Our rotas are based on 6 shifts over 5 days, with a maximum of 1 double. You are paid overtime, and you will get 2 weeks rotas in advance so you can have a life outside of work. Your development is important to us. Within your first year with us, you’ll have three reviews, giving you the platform to tell us how we can support you better, and to identify development opportunities. We’re serious on our education, meet School of BAO. Learn Mastery, Discover Artistry. A meticulously crafted calendar of events, workshops, talks. Our perks, hands down the best hospitality discount in London 50% off food and drink across all of BAO and JKS restaurants, plus some rotating restaurant discounts. We have our own currency, meet BAOcoin. A reward scheme where you earn BAOcoin by displaying BAO behaviours, and cash in prizes from the BAOshop. There are other ways to earn some cash with the BAO Pyramid Scheme. Sell the BAO dream to your friends, and earn up to £500 for a referral. We’re serious about our parties. Our record turnout for our parties speaks for itself. At the beginning of the year we have a huge Wei Ya Party paired with our Annual Awards Ceremony.Our second large party is our Moon Festival BBQ in September. For good measure we throw in a handful of Karaoke Parties in the middle. 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 5 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.
Publiq WE ARE HIRING!! Skilled bar & floor manager Publiq is a restaurant & high end cocktail bar (Top 50 best bar in aim) in Kensington, London where we push boundaries, challenge ideas and offer a memorable warm hospitality experience with our Modern European cuisine witch comes with an Nordic twist. We are looking for a skilled floor & bar manager who will oversee the daily operations of our restaurant and cocktail bar. In this role you must ensure that the restaurant runs smoothly. This involves a range of duties to include ensuring compliance with all food health and safety requirements, running the floor, supporting staff (both BOH and FOH), bartending and taking responsibility for the customer experience. Duties & Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate the activities of restaurant & bar staff to ensure efficient and effective operations. Assist in the continuous training of staff Oversee both front and back of house operations Ensure that all food and beverages are prepared and served in accordance with quality standards and customer preferences. Oversee our kitchen staff’s compliance with all health and sanitation requirements Provide exceptional customer service and lead staff to do the same Respond to customer complaints quickly and resolve them effectively. Maintain monthly bar stocktake Attend weekly meetings to give feedback, discuss service and improvements. Complete End of Day Reports (Cash Up) Collaborate with management to develop and implement strategies to improve restaurant performance and profitability. Respond to Google Reviews professionally Answer customer reservation enquiries Requirements • Care about your work and this independent business • Passion for hospitality • Ability to work alone and with others on a small team • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (including good phone manner) • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously • Previous experience in the hospitality industry • Proficiency in computer systems and software such as POS systems and Microsoft Office • Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service What We Offer Members of our team have a great team spirit and makes every new member feeling welcome. We have created a great culture, where we enjoy working together and support each other when it gets busy. Everyone is encouraged to learn and grow professionally, as well as personally. Staff food. Wage package depending on experience: £31,000-36,000 based on 44 hour week. Bonus Structure: £500 paid quarterly based on set targets, to include: number of Google Reviews per week, average minimum spend at dinner, upselling and menu knowledge.