Chef de Partie

Located in the heart of Covent Garden, our small, vibrant space encapsulates the essence of North African coastal cuisine. Whether you're working up close at our kitchen counter or on our lively terrace, you'll be a part of a restaurant atmosphere that has kept us at the forefront of London's dining scene.

Our success across PASKIN venues – The Palomar, The Blue Posts, Evelyn’s Table and The Mulwray – is rooted in our commitment to 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.

Chef de Partie | The Barbary | Covent Garden, London

The Barbary, situated in London's West End, is on the lookout for a dynamic and skilled Chef de Partie to become a part of our award-winning kitchen team.

You’ll be:

• A passionate and experienced professional who thrives amidst the hustle and bustle of a high-energy kitchen environment. Working in The Barbary's open kitchen, from the Robata grill to the Tandoor oven, you'll be at the heart of our vibrant culinary adventure.
• ·A dedicated team player. Our kitchen staff pride themselves on their close-knit camaraderie and commitment to excellence. You'll contribute to daily ingredient preparations and line maintenance while ensuring the highest quality control.
• A culinary enthusiast keen to learn and grow. Under the tutelage of our Head Chef Daniel Alt, you'll further develop your understanding of North African cuisine and ingredients like sumac, za'atar, ras el hanout, amba, mahaleb, and more.
• A vibrant personality ready to engage with our guests. You'll be part of creating the electric atmosphere that defines us, interacting with diners from your section and contributing to the overall restaurant experience.

Our Benefits:

• Industry-competitive pay, of £37,500.00/annum (£15.00/hour) – paid for all hours worked.
• Opportunities for professional growth – our Chef de Parties often rise to become Sous Chefs and managers.
• £2,000 Employee Referral Scheme - available to all.
• Paid development courses – WSET, Watershed and more.
• Generous staff discount at all our PASKIN venues.
• Cost price wine.
• CODE app membership.
• Enhanced parental leave package.
• Supplier discounts.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Wagestream – control when you get paid.
• Automatic enrolment onto Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme – access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice, and more.
• Visa sponsorship available.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £37,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• UK visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay
• Performance bonus
• Tips
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience with North African or Middle Eastern cuisine?
• Why are you interested in working at The Barbary?

Experience:

• Chef: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CDP-TB