Sous Chef

Barrafina; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Spanish restaurant in London is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead a team in a bustling environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, focusing on team management, food preparation, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £46,397 along with numerous perks such as food discounts, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

50% Off all Food & Drink

Increased holiday allowance

Company trips to suppliers

Monthly tastings

Career development coaching

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity packages

Access to Wagestream for early wages

Paid volunteering support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Exclusive discounts in Hospitality

Test drive new restaurant openings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar fast-paced restaurant.
• Ability to provide support and training to kitchen teams.
• Proficient in coordinating food preparation and plating.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large team of chefs positively.
• Ensure communication between back and front of house.
• Maintain hygiene standards and health & safety protocols.
• Collaborate weekly with the Head Chef for menu specials.
• Assist with recruitment, trials, and onboarding.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Food Preparation

Training

Job description

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 they 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

• Sous Chef Salary of up to £46,397 based on 48hrs per week, plus potential bonuses
• 50% Off all Food & Drink across all Harts Group
• Sit down meals with you and your team
• 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 Sous Chef Role

• Experience of at least 2 years in a similar role at a fast paced and quality restaurant
• Provide supportive guidance and training to all Chefs and kitchen teams
• Coordinate and unify production, line cooking, food preparation and plating
• Run and lead positively a large team of Chefs
• Ensure communication between back and front of house
• Maintain operation and health and safety and hygiene standards
• Collaborate with Head Chef with specials on a weekly basis
• At times the role will require to step in and cover any junior position in the kitchen
• Provide level‑headed and creative approach to people management
• Assist Recruitment needs, trials, onboarding, and drive staff retention

Harts Group

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 and Bar Daskal in London.

Apply for the Sous Chef role today and a dedicated member of our talent team will be in touch.