Sous Chef

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.

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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 xwzovoh 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
50% off food and drink across all BAOs
Access to curated wine and meat suppliers at trade prices
Discounts on BAO retail and takeaway items
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 company wide Party
BAO Social Clubs: Grandma's Home Cooking Club, Hot Pot Supperclub