Studio Paskin is expanding into West London with the opening of The Barbary Notting Hill. We seek an experienced Head of Pastry to join the launch of our most ambitious restaurant project to date and what will become the flagship site of The Barbary brand.

The Position

We are looking for a creative, experienced Head of Pastry with a broad skillset in both sweet and savoury menu items. You must be excited to work on the creation of a seasonal menu that will innovate the classics in line with the essence and culture of The Barbary. You will be integral to the development of the brunch offering, as well as leading on the development of the iconic Barbarian breads and desserts.

The Candidate

• Previous experience working as a Head Pastry Chef or an ambitious Pastry Sous Chef in a high volume, high quality restaurant environment.
• Skills across sweet pastry and savoury baking. Experience in menu development is essential.
• Experienced in leading junior pastry teams; both in production and in service with a commitment to exceptionally high standards.
• Energy, tenacity and enthusiasm. Self-aware, empathetic and able to work with commitment and integrity.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills – must be thorough & detail focussed.
• Experience of the pace, demands and constant adjustments of a new opening is highly desirable.

The Restaurant

Featuring a reimagining of the iconic Barbary horseshoe kitchen counter, the 75-cover affair will also include a dining room and dedicated cocktail bar, as we bring the Barbarian experience to the Notting Hill neighbourhood. The menu finds its origins in the beloved elemental cooking of The Barbary, whilst breaking new ground to offer an elevated dining experience.

Our Benefits

• Industry leading salary package.
• Paid development courses – WSET, Watershed and more.
• Management dining allowance.
• Employee Referral Scheme – up to £2,000.
• Generous staff discount of up to 50% off across all our Studio Paskin venues.
• 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.
• Visa sponsorship available.

About us

Our success across all our venues – The Palomar, The Barbary, The Blue Posts, Evelyn’s Table* and The Mulwray – is underpinned by an open-minded, compassionate and enthusiastic belief in the power of heartfelt hospitality. We create places where we want to go. Places that combine elegance, professionalism, quality and style that have won us critical praise and multiple awards.

We want you to be a part of it.