Junior Sous Chef - Canterbury

Cosy Club; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant hospitality establishment in Canterbury is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for cooking and preparing high-volume dishes, leading the kitchen brigade in the absence of the Head Chef, and ensuring strong communication within the team. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, work-life balance benefits, and various incentives. If you're passionate about cooking and have experience leading a kitchen, apply today!

Benefits

Work-life balance with 2 days off every week

Meals on shift and paid breaks

50% off food and drinks

Incentives for staff activities

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume cooking from fresh.
• Ability to motivate and lead kitchen brigade.
• Strong communication with team members.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare dishes in high volumes.
• Lead kitchen brigade in Head Chef's absence.
• Maintain strong FOH & BOH relationships.

Skills

Cooking and preparing from fresh

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Junior Sous Chef - Canterbury

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.

Overview

As one of our Junior Sous Chefs, you’ll receive a competitive fair hourly rate with tips alongside:

Benefits

• 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 per hour 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 with a clear understanding of how to achieve it
• 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!
• We’ll ensure you 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 Chef’s absence, and communicate with all other team members across the ladder, cementing a strong FOH & BOH relationship.

Interested?

Apply today and be part of our growing business!

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