Head Chef - OTE c. £59k pa

Loungers plc; Oxford; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% food and drinks off

Wagestream pay

Meal on shift

Enhanced parental benefits

Development opportunities

Cosy Club staff party

Job summary

Cosy Club Oxford is looking for a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, delivering the Cosy Club experience from brunch to dinner. You will drive cooking excellence, mentor a team, and push for innovation while maintaining consistent quality across service.

In partnership with the General Manager, you will shape the atmosphere, master signature dishes, and motivate the team to achieve outstanding guest satisfaction every day.

Qualifications

• Extensive head chef or executive chef experience.
• Strong leadership and team management.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead cooking operations and ensure high standards.
• Coach and mentor kitchen staff to develop skills and consistency.
• Develop and master signature dishes with the team, delivering a Cosy Club experience.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to influence the restaurant atmosphere and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Coaching & mentoring

From-scratch cooking

Team motivation

Job description

At Cosy Club Oxford, 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 £59,000 per year:

• Base Salary: Up to £50,000 per year depending on experience
• Tronc: Estimated between £7.5k - £9.5k 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 Oxford.

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.