Junior Sous Chef

Cosy Club; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A casual dining restaurant in Chester is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef. Experience in high volume cooking and effective team communication are essential. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, work-life balance, and various benefits including meals on shift and staff discounts.

Benefits

Work-life balance with regular time off

Paid breaks and meals on every shift

50% off food and drinks from day one

Incentives including spa breaks and festival tickets

Christmas Day off

Qualifications

• Experience in high volume cooking essential.
• Background in both branded and independent establishments preferred.
• Ability to maintain a strong FOH & BOH relationship.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare meals using fresh ingredients.
• Lead kitchen brigade in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Ensure strong communication within the team.

Skills

Experience in cooking and preparing meals from fresh

Ability to motivate and lead a kitchen brigade

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication with team members

Job description

At Cosy Club, you can expect casual days, vibrant evenings, and weekends where we're the life and soul of the party! From brunch and coffee to dinner and drinks, our guests join us for an experience like no other.

As one of our Junior Sous Chefs, you'll get a competitive and fair hourly rate with tips alongside:

Benefits

• A commitment to prioritise your work life balance- including 2 days off and a weekend off every six weeks
• Fair rotas with hours spread fairly and changes kept to a minimum
• Meals on every shift and paid breaks
• Christmas Day off!
• Mystery Diner bonus (extra 50p p/h worked that week)
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• Focus on your development and progression and a clear understanding on how you are able to do this
• Fabulous incentives to win each month - including spa breaks, trips abroad, food and drink hampers and tickets to festivals
• 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.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

You must have experience in cooking and preparing from fresh in high volumes, and be very organised. Ideally, you will have a mixed branded and independent background. You must be able to motivate and lead a kitchen brigade in the Head Chefs absence. You will be able to communicate with all other team members up and down the ladder and cement a strong FOH & BOH relationship.

Interested?

Apply today and be part of our growing business!

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