Junior Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A vibrant dining establishment in St Albans is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations when the Head Chef is absent. The ideal candidate will have experience in cooking from fresh in high volumes and strong organizational skills. This role offers competitive pay and various employee perks, including discounts and good work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexibility for work-life balance

Meals on shift

Paid breaks

Discounts on food and drinks

Fabulous monthly incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and preparing from fresh in high volumes.
• Strong organisational skills needed.
• Ability to lead a kitchen brigade in the Head Chef's absence.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare dishes from fresh ingredients in high volumes.
• Motivate and lead kitchen brigade during Head Chef's absence.
• Ensure good communication with all team members.

Skills

Cooking from fresh

Strong organisation skills

Ability to motivate and lead

Good communication

Job description

Overview

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 could get on target earnings of between £16.50 - £17.50 per hour.

• Hourly rate of £13.50 - £14.50 per hour depending on experience
• Estimated tronc of £3 per hour

In addition, you\'ll receive

• 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
• 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

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.

Qualifications

Experience in cooking and preparing from fresh in high volumes; strong organisation; ability to motivate and lead a kitchen brigade in the Head Chefs absence; good communication with all team members to support FOH & BOH relationships. Ideally a mixed branded and independent background.

How to Apply

Interested? Apply today and be part of our growing business!

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