Commis Chef

BAO are seeking a Commis Chef to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commis Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.The Restaurant Since opening in 2015, BAO Soho, has garnered critical acclaim, gained a cult following, and has been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand 4 years running. Inspired by the Xiao Chi Houses in Taiwan. BAO Soho serves a selection of BAOs and small eats. 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 been designed with a unique narrative & menu.The Position As a Commis Chef, you will be working in the open kitchen preparing mise en place for the Chefs de Partie. You'll assist CDPs in producing outstanding and creative dishes, using fresh local ingredients and innovative recipes to wow our guests. If you are an enthusiastic team player who is passionate about food and hospitality, have 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! The successful Commis Chef will learn You'll receive a personalised development plan including a clear progression route. We value internal growth and see this an important aspect; You'll automatically be enrolled into BAO University where we hold creative workshops, such as Butchery and Fish Filleting classes, and hold talks with interesting people; We encourage staff to participate in BAO's field trips, learning and interacting with our suppliers; You'll experience other restaurants within the group with organised chef swaps. 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 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.