Head Chef - OTE circa 50k

Cosy Club; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosy Club is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in Cardiff. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a supportive work environment focused on culinary excellence and team development. Join us to create exceptional dining experiences and advance your career in a vibrant setting.

Benefits

Unlimited 50% off staff discount

Christmas Day off

Enhanced maternity/paternity benefit

Meal on shift

Two days off a week

Focus on development and progression

Invitation to Loungefest staff party

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or similar role.
• Passion for food and high culinary standards.
• Ability to motivate and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Influence restaurant atmosphere and guest satisfaction.
• Train and develop kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Team Management

Job description

At Cosy Club, 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.

As one of our Head Chefs, you could earn in the region of circa £50,000+ per year:

• Base Salary: Up to £45,500 per year depending on experience
• Tronc: Estimated between £3k - £7k annually. Our Service Charge is 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.

In addition to the above, you'll receive:

• Overtime pay work over your contracted hours and you'll get paid at your normal hourly rate, no pre-approval required.
• A commitment to prioritise your work-life balance and respect your time off.
• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked.
• Two days off a week and one weekend off every six weeks.
• Unlimited 50% off staff discount across Cosy Club and Lounge.
• Power over your pay with Wagestream.
• A meal on shift... no matter the length.
• Christmas Day off!
• Enhanced maternity/paternity benefit (according to length of service).
• Focus on your development and progression with a clear pathway to advance.
• An invitation to Loungefest, the most talked-about staff party in hospitality!

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

As our Head Chef, you're encouraging, consistent, process-driven, and a real motivator. Your passion for food and pride in your work are undeniable. 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, and 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 delight our guests every day.

This is an opportunity to call our kitchen your own and to realize your full potential.

Interested?

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