Junior Sous Chef

Loungers plc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 days off every six weeks

Weekend off every six weeks

Meals on shift

Paid breaks

Christmas Day off

Mystery Diner bonus

Wagestream

50% off food & drinks from day one

Development opportunities

Loungefest staff party

Job summary

Cosy Club Leeds in Leeds is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join the busy kitchen. You’ll cook from fresh ingredients, manage prep for high-volume service, and help lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence. A strong communicator with the team and a passion for quality will thrive here.

The role offers an hourly rate with tips, meals on shift, and rota stability designed to support work-life balance. Join us for a vibrant, party-friendly hospitality experience at Cosy Club Leeds.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking from fresh in high volumes.
• Strong organisation and leadership abilities.
• Ability to motivate kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen brigade in Head Chef's absence.
• Communicate effectively with FOH & BOH teams.
• Prepare dishes from fresh ingredients in high volumes.

Skills

Cooking experience

Job description

At Cosy Club Leeds, 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:

• 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 Leeds.

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.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram @CosyClub