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

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 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 for every extra hour worked
• 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 — workshops, talks, and hands-on training to help you master your craft

Perks & Discounts

• 50% off food and drink across all BAO and JKS restaurants
• 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

• Two company-wide parties a year: Wei Ya and Moon Festival BBQ
• Plus occasional karaoke nights, supper clubs, and team socials

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.