Head Chef - OTE circa £55k pa

Loungers plc; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

50% off food & drinks

Enhanced parental benefits

Meals on shift

Two days off per week / every sixth wk

Job summary

Cosy Club is seeking a dynamic Head Chef in the UK to lead our kitchen with passion and a culture of excellence. The role focuses on mentoring, cooking from scratch, and delivering the Cosy Club experience through every dish.

You will drive quality, consistency, and teamwork, while balancing work-life and career progression. A strong emphasis on leadership and talent development is central to success in this role.

Qualifications

• As our Head Chef you're encouraging and consistent, process-driven and a real motivator.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and coach the team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Cook from scratch and master dishes to deliver the Cosy way.
• Influence the restaurant atmosphere and ensure guest delight all day, every day.

Job description

At Cosy Club Basingtoke, 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 £55,000 per year:

• Base Salary: Up to £46,500 per year depending on experience
• Tronc: Estimated between £6.5k - £8.5k 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.

Aswell 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

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 realize what you're capable of.