BAO are seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef with experience of, or a keen interest in Asian cuisine, to join one of the most talked-about restaurant groups in town!Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand, BAO serves innovative Asian dishes in an informal, fast-paced setting. BAO specialises in ‘Xiao chi’ small snacks and ‘bao’ steamed milk buns, each individually made to a secret recipe the Trio have spent years developing. The menus feature “Xiao Chi” – small eats – and a selection of sharing dishes. When you join the BAO family as one of our Chef’s, we will offer you: • Up to £32,000 per annum, dependent upon experience• A personalised learning and development plan to develop your skills and knowledge• Career progression within a fast-growing, critically-acclaimed restaurant group• 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants• A supportive, people-focused culture• 28 days’ holiday per year• Discounted gym membership• Employee referral bonus• Employee of the Month and Long Service awards• Childcare voucher scheme• Free meals on duty• Great staff parties What you’ll learn:• You’ll receive a personalised development plan including a clear progression route. We value internal growth and see this an important aspect;• We encourage staff to participate in BAO’s field trips, learning and interacting with our suppliers;• We occasionally have Sake, Wine and Beer Tastings and talks which we encourage kitchen members to join;• Staff swaps, organised chef swaps so you can experience another restaurant in the group.As Sous Chef of our Fitzrovia restaurant, you will support the Head Chef in managing and inspiring the team to deliver consistent, high quality dishes. There is excellent opportunity for you to develop your career within the restaurant and this growing business.If you have the following, then we want to hear from you:• experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie ready for a step up;• Passion for delivering the highest quality dishes using locally-sourced produce;• experience of or a keen interest in Asian cuisine;• Excellent communication and proven team leadership, training and development skills;• Working knowledge of stock and margin controls, ordering systems and health and safety.If you are an enthusiastic team player who is passionate about food and hospitality, has excellent attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and develop with us. Then we want to hear from you. Good knowledge of or experience in Asian cuisine and culture is a bonus!“I don’t know of any other single mouthful that potentially delivers a hit of such intense, pit-of-the-stomach, synapse-electrifying pleasure as the steamed bun”, AA Gill, Sunday Times (5 out of 5)