Junior Sous Chef — Lead Busy High-Volume Kitchen

Loungers; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on shift

Paid breaks

Wagestream

50% off food & drinks

Staff party

Job summary

Cosy Club Leicester is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will cook and prep fresh meals for large volumes, lead in the Head Chef’s absence, and help sustain strong FOH & BOH relationships across shifts.

We offer target earnings of £15.30–£17.30 per hour and an hourly base up to £13.30, with troncon of £2–£4 per hour. Expect 2 days off every six weeks, meals on shift, Wagestream, and 50% food and drink discounts from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and preparing from fresh in high volumes.
• Branded and independent background welcome and valued.
• Ability to motivate and lead a kitchen brigade in the Head Chef's absence.
• Clear communication with FOH & BOH teams at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence.
• Ensure high-volume, fresh-food preparation with consistency.
• Collaborate with FOH and BOH teams to maintain smooth service.

Skills

Cooking

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Job description

Cosy Club Leicester is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will cook and prep fresh meals for large volumes, lead in the Head Chef’s absence, and help sustain strong FOH & BOH relationships across shifts.

We offer target earnings of £15.30–£17.30 per hour and an hourly base up to £13.30, with troncon of £2–£4 per hour. Expect 2 days off every six weeks, meals on shift, Wagestream, and 50% food and drink discounts from day one.