Job description
BAO Kings Cross - Commis Chef
Commis Chef - BAO Kings Cross
Salary - Up to £13 ph
Schedule - Full Time
Experience - Passion for cooking
BAO Kings Cross 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
Located in Pancras Square, BAO Kings Cross is a Taiwanese CafeÌ 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 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.