Kings Cross - Senior Sous Chef

Bao London; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 shifts across 5 days

Paid overtime

Rotas released two weeks in advance

Personalised development plans

School of BAO talks/workshops

50% off food and drink across BAO

Trade prices on wine and meat

BAOcoin rewards

Referral bonus up to £500

Annual BAO Awards Party

Job summary

BAO London’s Kings Cross restaurant is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen with consistency and high standards. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver our menu, manage day-to-day operations, and support your team in a fast-paced, quality-led environment.

The role focuses on leadership, shaping a kind and capable kitchen culture, with a 6-shift week and opportunities for development and growth within the BAO group.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef in a quality-focused kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running smooth, efficient day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead service and maintain quality, consistency, and presentation across every dish.
• Manage prep schedules, ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation.
• Coach and support junior team members, helping build a kind and capable kitchen culture.
• Assist with rota planning, costings, and food safety compliance.

Skills

Senior Sous Chef

Kitchen leadership

Job description

BAO Kings Cross is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen team with care, clarity, and consistency.. This is a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen - perfect for someone who takes pride in high standards and supports others to do their best work. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef, helping to set the tone on shift, guide the team, and keep service running smoothly.. At BAO, we believe in building kitchens where people can grow, with a 6-shift week to support better balance and a strong focus on development.. .

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.

At BAO, we care about doing things properly - from the quality of our ingredients to how we run our kitchens. This role is all about consistency, standards, and leading by example. You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef to deliver our menus to the highest standard, manage the day-to-day kitchen operation, and support your team to do their best work.. This is a key leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-led environment and is looking to take the next step in their culinary career..

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the Head Chef in running smooth, efficient day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Leading service and maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation across every dish.
• Managing prep schedules, ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation.
• Coaching and supporting junior team members - helping build a kind and capable kitchen culture.
• Assisting with rota planning, costings, and food safety compliance.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience as a Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef in a quality-focused kitchen.
• Confident in kitchen systems and structure - you know what ‘good’ looks like.
• A calm, organised and detail-focused approach to leadership.
• Someone who leads with kindness, communicates clearly, and sets a great example on shift.

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 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.

• 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.

Milestones.

• Extra holiday and perks to celebrate work anniversaries and 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
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: 6 shifts across 5 days, with a maximum of one double shift
Salary: £48,000 yearly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About BAO London:

BAO is more than just a place to eat. It is a place where design meets food, at BAO we Think Food, Serve Design. We seek people who warm our souls through cooking and hospitality. We strive to cultivate an environment where our design is in