Senior Sous Chef

The Barbary, located in the heart of Covent Garden, is looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Neal’s Yard.

Our small space is bursting with the vibrant colours, flavours, sounds and aromas of the cuisine of the North African Coast. Sat up in the midst of the action at our kitchen counter, the atmosphere here remains at the forefront of London’s dining scene.

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 Head Chef Will Cole in developing the next generation of talent to ensure consistently high standards.
• Collaborative and creative. You’ll be working closely with The Barbary Head Chef and Senior Management team to develop the ever-evolving menu and contribute to the continued success of The Barbary.
• 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 strong 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.
• Internal growth. You will have the opportunity to develop your career in an ambitious and award-winning restaurant group.
• 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.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Wagestream – put yourself in control of when you get paid.
• 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 Neal’s Yard and its sister venues at Studio Paskin – The Palomar, The Blue Posts, Evelyn’s Table*, The Mulwray and The Barbary Notting Hill – 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.