Commis Chef

Role overview

This opportunity is for a Commis Chef to support the kitchen team at Barrafina within Harts Group. The restaurant is known for modern Spanish cooking, a lively bar-led dining style, and daily menu changes built around the freshest seasonal produce. The venue also runs special culinary events featuring talent from Spain and beyond.

What the restaurant is like

Barrafina is an award-winning Spanish restaurant with a strong focus on ingredient quality and open-kitchen energy. Guests dine at a marble-topped bar while watching chefs prepare food, and the front-of-house team delivers a vibrant, closely connected service experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen in delivering consistently high-quality dishes and drinks service.
• Work in a fast-paced, premium restaurant environment while keeping standards steady.
• Learn and contribute to the preparation of Spanish cuisine and daily menu changes.
• Keep up clear communication with the wider team during service.
• Help maintain strong guest care and respond well to service expectations.
• Build product knowledge across menus, ingredients, and allergens.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and show respect for the team environment.
• Represent the restaurant with a warm, professional approach.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef in a busy, high-quality restaurant.
• Strong enthusiasm for food, learning, and Spanish culinary culture.
• Ability to consistently work to excellent standards.
• Confident and clear communication skills in English.
• Good understanding of menus, ingredients, and allergens.
• Team-focused attitude with a respectful, cooperative approach.
• Interest in hospitality and personal development.
• Ability to manage guest expectations and contribute to a great service experience.

Perks and rewards

• Annual salary up to £37,182 based on a 48-hour work week.
• 50% discount on food and drinks across Harts Group venues.
• Free meals while on duty, including sit-down meals with the team.
• Visits and trips to meet suppliers in Mexico, Spain, and across the UK.
• Holiday allowance that increases on top of 28 paid days.
• Regular food and drink tastings.
• Career progression support, including one-to-one coaching and training.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages.
• Early wage access and money management support through Wagestream.
• Access to Babbel language learning courses.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Wellbeing support through Hospitality Action.
• Industry discounts through CODE membership.
• Invitations to experience new openings and dine with other restaurant teams.
• A supportive team environment where individuality is encouraged.

About Harts Group

Harts Group is a hospitality collection made up of skilled people delivering acclaimed food, drinks, and service. Its portfolio includes Barrafina, Parrillan, Quo Vadis, El Pastor Restaurants, The Drop, Two Drops, El Siete, and Bar Daskal in London.

Working culture

The company emphasizes curiosity, commitment, inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity. The environment is designed to be supportive, friendly, and focused on development, with training and mutual respect at its core.

Additional information

The role is for full-time employment and is based onsite. The advertised salary is shown as up to £37,182 per year, and the position is stated to work 48 hours per week. The hiring team aims to respond within three days.