Commis Chef - Borough

BAO Borough; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50% off food and drink across BA

Trade prices on wine and meat

BAOcoin rewards

Referral bonus up to £500

Job summary

BAO Borough is seeking a Commis Chef to join our kitchen team and help build a strong foundation for a culinary career.

You will work with senior chefs, learning your section, following recipes, and delivering high standards during service in a fast-paced environment. This entry-level role emphasizes teamwork, pride in craft, and personal growth within the BAO group.

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience or a strong desire to learn and grow as a chef.
• Commitment, reliability and ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support your section with prep and service.
• Follow recipes and guidance from senior chefs.
• Work cleanly and efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Learn new skills and ask questions to improve.
• Maintain food safety and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

Commis Chef - Borough. Salary - Up to £15 per hour.

BAO Borough is looking for a Commis Chef to join the kitchen team and start building the foundations of a great kitchen career.. . This is a brilliant opportunity for someone at the beginning of their culinary journey - someone who’s eager to learn, loves working in a team, and takes pride in doing things properly.. . 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 the details - from how we prep to how we plate every dish.

As a Commis Chef, you’ll work closely with senior chefs to learn your section, build confidence, and deliver consistently high standards during service.. . We’ll give you the structure, support, and feedback you need to grow - and in return, we’re looking for someone who’s committed, curious, and shows up with a great attitude every day.. .

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting your section with prep and service.
• Following recipes and guidance from senior chefs with care and attention.
• Working cleanly and efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Learning new skills and asking questions to keep improving.
• Helping to maintain food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Contributing to a positive and well‑organised kitchen environment.

What we’re looking for

• Some kitchen experience or a strong desire to learn and grow as a chef.
• A great team player who communicates clearly and asks for help when needed.
• Supportive and kind - someone who wants to grow with others, not compete with them.
• Focused, reliable, and proud of doing things properly.
• A positive attitude and willingness to take on feedback.

Here’s what you’ll get as part of the team

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.

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

• 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.

Experience: Required

Employment: Full-time

Salary: £15 monthly

Benefits:

About BAO Borough

BAO is more than just a place to eat. BAO started in a car park in East London in 2013, and the group now has 5 restaurants; Rice Error, a delivery brand; and Convni, their online digital supermarket.