BAO Battersea - Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager - BAO Battersea

Salary - Up to 43,000 annually

Schedule - Full Time

Experience - Previous experience in a similar role

BAO Battersea is looking for an Assistant Manager to join the team and help deliver warm, joyful service every day.

We’re looking for someone who brings positive energy to the floor, supports their team with care, and takes pride in creating great guest experiences. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced restaurant. Ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their hospitality journey.

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.

At BAO, we care about doing things properly - from how we greet our guests to how we support each other behind the scenes. As Assistant Manager, you’ll be a key part of the leadership team, working closely with the General Manager to ensure smooth daily operations, high service standards, and a happy, motivated front of house team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who leads by example, brings a calm and confident presence to service, and is passionate about delivering joyful experiences for guests and teams alike.

What you’ll be doing:

- Supporting the GM in the daily running of the restaurant — leading service and managing the pace, energy, and flow of the floor
- Creating memorable guest experiences through warm, thoughtful service
- Coaching and developing the FOH team - leading training, check-ins, and ongoing support
- Helping with rota planning & stock management
- Upholding high standards across guest care, cleanliness, safety, and BAO brand presentation
- Acting as a calm, capable leader on shift — someone the team can rely on and learn from
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What we’re looking for:

- Experience as an Assistant Manager or strong Supervisor in a high-quality, fast-paced restaurant
- A natural team leader - clear communicator, approachable, and focused on people’s growth
- A strong sense of what great guest experience looks like - and how to deliver it consistently
- Confidence in shift management, floor coordination, and basic back-office tasks
- A hands-on, positive attitude and a genuine love for hospitality

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 for every extra hour worked
• 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 — workshops, talks, and hands-on training to help you master your craft

Perks & Discounts

• 50% off food and drink across all BAO and JKS restaurants
• Access to curated wine and meat suppliers at trade prices
• Discounts on BAO retail and takeaway items

Rewards & Recognition

• BAOcoin — earn rewards for living BAO values, then spend them in the BAOshop
• BAO Pyramid Scheme — earn up to £500 for referring someone to join the team

Milestones

• Extra holiday and perks to celebrate work anniversaries and milestones

Celebrations

• Two company-wide parties a year: Wei Ya and Moon Festival BBQ

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.