Head Chef - OTE circa 55k

Cosy Club; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent dining venue in Nottingham is seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead culinary operations. You will manage a team, optimize kitchen performance, and enhance guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a passion for cooking from scratch. This role comes with a competitive salary and various benefits, including a work-life balance and development opportunities.

Benefits

Unlimited 50% staff discount

Paid overtime

Christmas Day off

Development opportunities

Invitation to staff party

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen to deliver excellent guest experiences.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a culinary team.
• Passion for cooking from scratch and maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations in the restaurant kitchen.
• Optimize kitchen performance for efficiency.
• Create an inviting atmosphere and master dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

High standards of cooking

Job description

We're on the hunt for an exceptional Head Chef to lead the charge at our flagship Cosy Club in Nottingham.

This iconic venue boasts 5 private dining rooms and a large restaurant area, with two fully equipped kitchens. As Head Chef, you won't just run a kitchen - you'll lead a culinary operation, delivering unforgettable guest experiences, optimizing kitchen performance, and inspiring a passionate brigade to consistently raise the bar.

Compensation: In the region of £55,000+ per year, including:

• Base Salary: Up to £47,000 depending on experience
• Tronc: Estimated between £4k - £8k annually, shared equally based on hours worked
• Bonus: Up to £5k additional bonus potential
• Overtime Pay: Paid at your normal hourly rate for hours beyond your contracted hours, no pre-approval required

Additional benefits include:

• Overtime pay for hours over your contract
• Work-life balance prioritization
• Tips shared equally based on hours worked
• Two days off per week and one weekend off every six weeks
• Unlimited 50% staff discount across Cosy Club and Lounge
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• A meal on shift regardless of shift length
• Christmas Day off
• Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits based on service length
• Focus on development and progression opportunities
• Invitation to Loungefest, the renowned staff party

We value a welcoming environment at Cosy Club. Your passion for food, pride in your work, and ability to motivate and develop your team are essential. We do a lot of cooking from scratch, and high standards are expected.

Our kitchens focus on fresh food, and we rely on you to influence the restaurant atmosphere and master dishes that delight our guests daily.

This is your opportunity to own our kitchen and showcase your capabilities.

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