Sous Chef Barrafina · Barrafina – Dean Street

Barrafina Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious modern Spanish restaurant in London is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their team. This role requires at least two years of experience in a high-quality restaurant environment, where you will lead kitchen operations and mentor a team of chefs. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Head Chef on menu specials and ensure top-notch kitchen performance while maintaining health and safety standards. The company offers competitive salary and numerous perks aimed at fostering a supportive and dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Salary up to £46,397

50% off food & drink

Company trips to suppliers

Increasing holiday allowance

Monthly food & drink tastings

Career development and coaching

Enhanced maternity/paternity packages

Paid volunteering day

Cycle to work scheme

Access to wellness platforms

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role at a high-quality restaurant.
• Proven ability to lead and train kitchen teams.
• Strong communication skills between front and back of house.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production and line cooking efficiently.
• Maintain hygiene standards and health protocols.
• Support recruitment and staff retention efforts.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Time management

Creativity in menu planning

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 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

• 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 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.