Salary - Up to £50,000 pa

Schedule - Full Time

Experience - 1 year in a quality Restaurant at this level or similar

The Restaurant

Located in Pancras Square, BAO Kings Cross is a Taiwanese Café serving lunch and dinner as well as BAO bakery goods (BBGs) from the Bakery Goods counter. On the menu you'll find a nostalgic Taiwanese offering with innovative and unconventional touches that draw on influences from Taiwanese old cafes and teashops, alongside a selection of BAOs. For those looking for items on the go, you can also order bubble tea, coffee, BAOs and a selection of BBG's from the counter.

The Position

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes and specials; you will play a key role in menu development, working closely with the Directors. You will manage 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 Head Chef or Senior 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 in managing staff costs, scheduling and reviewing staff rotas;
• Strengths in finances, purchasing and menu costing;
• A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures;

This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Head Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans.

The Benefits

• 50% off dining across BAO and JKS Restaurants;
• School of BAO - workshops, talks and field trips;
• BAO yearly anniversary gifts;
• A personalised learning and development plan to develop your skills and knowledge;
• Employee Assistance Program
• 6 shift rota
• Paid overtime
• 2 shifts off service to focus on people and menu development
• Trip to Taiwan
• Monthly dining calendar to eat in BAO & JKS Restaurants
• Leadership Programme with Madeleine Geach

The Group

BAO is more than just a place to eat. It is a place where design meets food, at BAO we Think Food, Serve Design. 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.

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.