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Senior Head Chef | Barrafina Restaurant | Kings Cross, 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
- Senior Head Chef Salary of £71179 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
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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 Head Chef Role
- At least 2 years experience working as a Head Chef at a fast paced, creative and high quality Restaurant
- Interest and love for Spanish food and culture
- Provide supportive guidance and training to all Chefs and kitchen teams
- Coordinate and unify production, line cooking, food preparation and plating
- Ensure communication between BOH and FOH (specials, briefing, tastings)
- Maintain operation and health and safety and hygiene standards
- Collaborate with Group Executive chef with specials on a weekly basis
- Monitor food stocks and optimise orders for both restaurants
- 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, interviews, onboarding, and drive staff retention
- Consistently maintain the highest standards and deliver exceptional guest service
- Communicate effectively and clearly all times
- Be the face of a Group known for its’ warm welcome and guest care
- Managing and exceeding guest expectations
- Strong command of English language
- Good knowledge of our menus, ingredients, and allergens
- Strong team ethic showing respect for your colleagues
- Ensure exceptional quality food and drink is consistently delivered
- Passion for the Hospitality Industry and your own development is a must
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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 and Bar Daskal in London.
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