Junior Sous Chef

Barrafina; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45,986 (48hrs/wk)

Food & drink discount 50%

Free meals on duty

Supplier trips to Mexico/Spain/UK

Increased holiday allowance

Monthly tastings

Job summary

Barrafina in Soho, London, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join a high‑energy, quality‑led kitchen. You will contribute to daily menus, maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness, and lead a team of junior chefs with a focus on development and collaboration.

You should have at least 2 years in a similar role, a passion for Spanish cuisine, and a strong command of English to communicate with the team and front of house.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a similar role within a high volume, quality led restaurant kitchen.
• Excellent knowledge of our menus, ingredients, allergens and adherence to all Food Safety and hygiene standards.
• Good understanding of ordering & wastage, stock management, Chef rotas.
• Understanding of flavours balance, a passion for food and your own development is a must.
• Love for the hospitality industry, Spanish food and culture.
• Ability to run all sections of the kitchen including the pass when needed.
• Strong team ethic showing respect for your colleagues.
• Positively train and lead a team of junior chefs.
• Good level of English language.
• A passion for your own development is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead kitchen operations across all stations during service.
• Assist in menu execution and daily specials with attention to quality and consistency.
• Train and mentor junior chefs, ensuring high standards and teamwork.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.

Skills

English language

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Junior Sous Chef | Barrafina Restaurant | Soho, London

Barrafina is a highly awarded Modern Spanish bar Restaurant in London, serving the highest quality seasonal ingredients.

The guests eat and drink on a beautiful marble-topped bar where and watch the chefs at work. The front of house teams work around the bar, creating an energetic and uniquely enjoyable service. The cuisine is authentic and exceptional, our Chefs create a new menu daily based on the freshest produce that comes through the door. Barrafina also hosts a quarterly event, Barrafina Invita showcasing the exceptional culinary talent from all over Spain and the rest of the world.

Meaningful Rewards at Harts Group

• Junior Sous Chef Salary of up to £45,986 based on 48hrs per week

• 50% Off all Food & Drink across all Harts Group

• Sit down meals with you and your team / Free meals on duty

• Company trips to meet our Top suppliers in Mexico, Spain and across the UK

• Increasing holiday allowance on top of your 28 days paid holidays

• Monthly food & drink tastings to keep your tastebuds busy

• Career development, 1-on-1 coaching and training opportunities

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity packages

• Access to Wagestream Platform where you can access your wages early and manage your money

• Learn a new language with access to Babbel language courses

• A paid volunteering day to support our communities and causes that matter to you

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Access to Hospitality Action to support your wellbeing in and out of work

• CODE membership with amazing discounts in the Hospitality Industry

• Test drive our new openings, you are invited to a brilliant meal with the teams from our other Restaurants

• Working with a great group of individuals where you can be yourself and enjoy your career

Harts Group Way

We’re excited to hear from candidates who bring curiosity, commitment, and a passion for Hospitality. We believe in creating an inclusive, diverse, and equal workplace where everyone is valued. In return, we offer competitive salaries, opportunities for career development , and continuous training, all within a supportive and friendly team where camaraderie and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Junior Sous Chef Role

• 2 years experience in a similar role within a high volume, quality led restaurant kitchen

• Excellent knowledge of our menus, ingredients, allergens and adherence to all Food Safety and hygiene standards

• Good understanding of ordering & wastage, stock management, Chef rotas

• Understanding of flavours balance, a passion for food and your own development is a must

• Love for the hospitality industry, Spanish food and culture

• Ability to run all sections of the kitchen including the pass when needed

• Strong team ethic showing respect for your colleagues

• Positively train and lead a team of junior chefs

• Good level of English language

• A passion for your own development is a must

Harts Group is a community of talented individuals, creating award-winning food, drink and offering industry-leading service. The portfolio includes Barrafina, Parrillan, Quo Vadis, El Pastor Restaurants, The Drop, Two Drops, El Siete, Los Primos and Bar Daskal in London