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BAO Soho are seeking an Assistant Manager 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 Assistant Manager looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.

The Restaurant

Each BAO location represents a different slice of culture in Taiwan.

The original BAO located in the heart of Soho on Lexington Street is a poetic translation of Taiwanese Xiao Chi houses.

BAO Soho has been awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand for eight consecutive years.

The Position

As Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the front of house team, leading them by example to deliver the highest levels of service and an exceptional guest experience; and you will work closely with the Kitchen team to ensure that the quality of the food offering is consistently delivered, as well as the Directors to proactively drive the business forward.

If you have the following, then BAO wants to hear from you:

Prior experience as an Assistant Manager or Restaurant Manager within a high quality restaurant;

Warm, personable and professional nature;

Be creative with excellent attention to detail;

Passion for and knowledge of food and beverage and the London restaurant scene;

Ability to inspire, motivate, lead and develop teams;

Working knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety requirements;

Ability to manage staff costs and review rotas accordingly;

A good understanding of managing a P&L;

Ability to implement and maintain effective standardised systems, processes and controls;

Good knowledge of or experience in Asian cuisine and culture is a bonus!

Benefits & Culture

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

Treat Yourself

Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants

Retail & Takeaway Discounts

Code App Membership

Look After Yourself

Discounted Gym Membership

Wagestream – stream your pay earlier

Company Donations for your involvement with Charities

Employee Assistance Program

Access to Financial Advice

Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package " Celebrating your big occasions

Season Ticket Loan

Progress Yourself

Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar

A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge

Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.

Be Yourself

Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days)

Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral

Staff parties & long service awards

The Group

BAO quite literally means steamed bun. But BAO means so much more than that, a cult brand with a cult following that aims to inspire with design through food. Founded in 2013 by family trio, Erchen Chang, Shing Tat Chung and Wai Ting Chung in a carpark in East London to now spanning 5 restaurants across London, where each has its own story of Taiwanese Culture with unique experience, narrative and menu.

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