Chef De Partie

BAO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food and drink

Industry friend discounts

Trade-price wine/meat

Job summary

BAO Borough is looking for a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team and help deliver high-quality, consistent dishes with care and precision.

This fast-paced, hands-on role requires you to run your section, support the senior team, and maintain our high BAO standards while learning and growing with the group. Located near Borough Market, BAO offers a warm, collaborative environment with development opportunities, strong food safety discipline, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef in a quality-led kitchen.
• Calm, organised approach and a passion for good food.
• A team player who’s keen to learn and support others.

Responsibilities

• Running your section during service and ensuring consistency in every dish
• Prepping and cooking to BAO standards, with strong attention to detail
• Working cleanly and efficiently to keep service flowing smoothly
• Supporting junior team members and communicating clearly with the pass
• Keeping your section organised and on top of food safety and hygiene standards
• Taking ownership of your prep list and contributing to team success

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Team player

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

BAO Borough is looking for a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team and help deliver high-quality, consistent dishes with care and precision.

This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in the details, enjoys working as part of a close-knit team.

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 believe in doing things properly - from the way we prep our ingredients to how every dish leaves the pass. As Chef de Partie, you’ll be responsible for running your section with confidence, maintaining our standards, and supporting the smooth flow of service.

You’ll work closely with the senior kitchen team to ensure everything is prepped, organised, and cooked to the highest standard. It’s a fast-paced, hands‑on role with plenty of opportunity to learn, grow, and take ownership of your craft.

What you’ll be doing:

• Running your section during service and ensuring consistency in every dish
• Prepping and cooking to BAO standards, with strong attention to detail
• Working cleanly and efficiently to keep service flowing smoothly
• Supporting junior team members and communicating clearly with the pass
• Keeping your section organised and on top of food safety and hygiene standards
• Taking ownership of your prep list and contributing to team success

What we’re looking for:

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef in a quality‑led kitchen
• A calm, organised approach and a passion for good food
• Confidence in prep, service, and maintaining high standards under pressure
• A team player who’s keen to learn and support others
• A genuine interest in developing your skills and growing with the team

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:

• 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

Growth & Development

• Personalised development plans tailored to your goals
• Access to School of BAO, a series of talks, workshops and fieldtrips

Work-Life Balance

• Rotas released two weeks in advance so you can plan ahead

Milestones

• Perks to celebrate work anniversaries milestones

Celebrations

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.