Junior Sous Chef — Lead a fast-paced kitchen, great perks

Loungers plc; St Albans; On-site; GBP 33,200 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas Day off

Meals on duty

50% off food & drinks

Wagestream

Two days off / weekend rotation

Job summary

Cosy Club St Albans is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to help lead a busy kitchen with fresh ingredients. Expect a total package around £43,000 per year, including base salary £33,200–£35,000 plus tronc £8,500–£11,000, and overtime pay.

Benefits include work-life balance, Christmas Day off, Wagestream, meals on duty, 50% off food and drinks from day one, and opportunities for development as part of Loungers plc.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and preparing from fresh in high volumes.
• Mixed branded and independent background preferred.
• Ability to motivate and lead a kitchen brigade in the Head Chef's absence.
• Strong communication with FOH & BOH teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen brigade in Head Chef’s absence.
• Cook and prepare from fresh for high volumes.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and safety.
• Foster strong FOH & BOH relationships.

Skills

Cooking experience

Leadership

Team communication

Job description

Cosy Club St Albans is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to help lead a busy kitchen with fresh ingredients. Expect a total package around £43,000 per year, including base salary £33,200–£35,000 plus tronc £8,500–£11,000, and overtime pay.

Benefits include work-life balance, Christmas Day off, Wagestream, meals on duty, 50% off food and drinks from day one, and opportunities for development as part of Loungers plc.