Head Chef - OTE c. £57k pa

Loungers; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two days off weekly

Weekend off every six weeks

50% off food & drinks

Meal on shift

Wagestream pay control

Enhanced parental leave

Loungefest staff party

Job summary

Loungers is seeking a Head Chef for Cosy Club Lincoln to lead the kitchen, coach the team, and deliver high-quality dishes from scratch. You will drive standards, manage daily operations, and work with the General Manager to craft a memorable dining experience.

The role offers a base salary up to £47,000, with tronc and an additional bonus potential, plus overtime pay. Join a brand known for its vibrant hospitality and great work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen lead.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Skilled in high-volume, from-scratch cooking and menu development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver Cosy Club standards.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with General Manager to shape the dining experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Food safety

Tools

Wagestream

Job description

At Cosy Club Lincoln, you can expect casual days, vibrant evenings, from brunch and coffee to dinner and drinks, our guests join us for an experience like no other.

Our Head Chefs deliver nothing but the best when it comes to cooking, coaching and mentoring.

As one of our Head Chefs, you could earn in the region of circa £57,000 per year:

• Base Salary: Up to £47,000 per year depending on experience
• Tronc: Estimated between £7.5k - £10k annually. Our tips are shared equally across the team based on hours worked.
• Bonus: Up to £5k additional bonus potential
• Overtime Pay: Get paid for any hours worked beyond your contracted hours at your normal hourly rate - no pre-approval required.

As well as,

• A commitment to prioritise your work life balance and respect of your time off.
• Two days off a week and one weekend off every six weeks.
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• Power over your pay with Wagestream.
• A meal on shift... no matter the length.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity benefit (according to length of service).
• Focus on your development and progression and a clear understanding on how you are able to do this.
• An invitation to the most talked-about staff party in hospitality- Loungefest!

Most importantly we will ensure you are made to feel welcome at Cosy Club Lincoln.

As our Head Chef you're encouraging and consistent, process-driven and a real motivator, your passion for food and pride in what you do are undeniable, and you believe in spotting, encouraging and rewarding talent within your team. A champion of every section, you'll be surprised by just how much cooking from scratch we do to deliver the Cosy way.

We've created kitchens where fresh food takes center stage - as it always should. Our expectations are high, yet yours are higher. In partnership with the General Manager, we rely on you to influence the atmosphere in the restaurant and to master dishes that'll delight our guests all day, every day.

This is an opportunity to call our kitchen your own and to realise what you're capable of.