Head Chef - OTE c. £59k pa

Loungers; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food/drink

Wagestream salary control

Meal on shift

Enhanced parental benefits

Development and progression

Loungefest staff party

Job summary

Cosy Club Oxford is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, mentor the team, and drive excellence in every service. You will coach staff, ensure dishes meet Cosy Club standards, and shape the kitchen’s atmosphere in collaboration with the General Manager.

Expect a high‑energy role with opportunities to influence menu execution, cost control, and guest experience across all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver high‑quality dishes.
• Cook from scratch with the Cosy Club standard and style.
• Influence restaurant atmosphere in partnership with the GM.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Coaching

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.