Sous Chef

BAO London • Full-time • Hall A, The Power Station, Level 1, Turbine, London SW11 8DD • £41,000 - £45,000 / year • 1h ago

BAO Battersea is looking for a Sous Chef to support the Senior Sous and Head Chef in leading a calm, consistent, and high-performing kitchen.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in doing things properly - someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads by example, and is ready to take the next step in their career.

The Restaurant

BAO Noodle Shop in the iconic Battersea Power Station. Perch around the expansive wrap around counter, where chefs serve bowlfuls of beef noodle soup, xiao chi and BAO.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

As Sous Chef, you’ll be a key part of the kitchen leadership team, supporting the Senior Sous and Head Chef in delivering excellent food, maintaining high standards, and helping the team stay organised and energised.

You’ll lead services, manage sections, and play a hands-on role in building a strong kitchen culture. This is a great opportunity for someone who’s passionate about food, organised under pressure, and enjoys supporting others to do their best work.

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
Leading sections and running smooth, well-paced services
Maintaining consistency and quality across every dish
Supporting junior chefs with training, feedback, and clear communication
Helping manage prep schedules, stock control, and ordering
Keeping on top of food safety and kitchen standards

What we’re looking for:

Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a quality-led kitchen
Calm, organised, and confident in leading sections and services
A keen eye for detail and a high standard of food presentation
A people-focused mindset - someone who enjoys supporting and developing others
Strong understanding of kitchen systems, prep, and service rhythm
A desire to grow in a supportive kitchen

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