Sous Chef

Studio Paskin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Balanced rota

Career progression

Referral scheme

Development courses

Staff discount

Wine discounts

Parental leave

Hospitality Action support

Job summary

Studio Paskin is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef for The Barbary Notting Hill project. You will lead in a fast-paced, open kitchen, guiding the pass and engaging guests as dishes come to life.

We value fire-driven cooking from North Africa to Southern Europe, with mentoring to grow the next generation of talent. Strong leadership, collaboration with the Head Chef and management, and commercial awareness are essential.

Responsibilities

• A vibrant personality in a high-energy kitchen, engaging guests as dishes come to life and managing service flow over the pass.
• Passionate about cooking with fire and North Africa to Southern Europe flavours; eager to learn new techniques.
• A strong, nurturing leader who grows the team and supports the Head Chef in developing talent.
• Collaborative and creative, working with Head Chef and management to evolve the menu and contribute to the Notting Hill venue’s success.
• Calm under pressure, leading the kitchen on shift and running busy services with consistency and high standards.
• Comfortable with admin duties and commercially minded, assisting with systems and procedures.

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Sous Chef to join us for our most ambitious project to date at The Barbary Notting Hill.

Bringing the Barbarian experience to the Notting Hill neighbourhood, our newest opening features the iconic Barbary horseshoe kitchen counter, the beloved elemental cooking of The Barbary and a dedicated cocktail bar.

You’ll be:

• A vibrant personality accomplished in the hustle and bustle of a high-energy kitchen environment. In our open kitchen, you will get to engage with our guests as they watch our dishes come to life whilst confidently managing the flow of service over the pass.
• Passionate about cooking with fire and interested in the cuisine of North Africa through to Southern Europe. Don’t worry if you aren’t familiar with our flavours, we will teach you! But experience with similar cooking techniques in a busy, high-calibre restaurant is key.
• A strong, nurturing leader. You will grow the team around you and support the previously starred Head Chef, who is looking to push for accolades, in developing the next generation of talent to ensure consistently high standards.
• Collaborative and creative. You’ll be working closely with The Barbary Notting Hill Head Chef and Senior Management team to develop the ever-evolving menu and contribute to the continued success of The Barbary Notting Hill.
• Calm under pressure and adaptable. You will be confident leading the kitchen team on shift and running a busy service, maintaining consistency and the highest standards.
• Comfortable with admin duties and commercially minded, with a handle on kitchen financials. You will support the Head Chef to ensure that all systems and procedures are successfully followed.

Our benefits

• Balanced rota, with a variety of daytime and evening shifts.
• Excellent opportunities for progression and development. Many of our teams move around the Studio Paskin group as they grow through their career with us.
• Up to £2,000 Employee Referral Scheme available to all.
• Paid development courses – WSET, Watershed and more.
• Generous staff discount of up to 50% across all our Studio Paskin venues.
• Cost price wine and supplier discounts.
• Enhanced parental leave package.
• Partnership with Kelly's Cause and automatic enrolment onto Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme – access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice, and more.

We believe that taking care of our team isn’t an extra perk – it’s our responsibility. At work, you will always have access to free staff meals, proper breaks, and Mental Health First Aid-trained managers to support you.

About us

We are committed to creating spaces where everyone feels comfortable and valued for who they are. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Our success at The Barbary Notting Hill and its sister venues at Studio Paskin – The Palomar, The Blue Posts, Evelyn’s Table*, The Mulwray and The Barbary Neal’s Yard – is underpinned by an open-minded, compassionate and enthusiastic belief in the power of heartfelt hospitality.

We create places where we want to go, combining elegance, professionalism, and style, and earning us critical acclaim and multiple awards.

We want you to be a part of it.