Junior Sous Chef - OTE c. £16.50ph

Cosy Club; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 days off and a weekend off every six

Meals on every shift

50% off food and drinks

Wagestream pay

Christmas Day off

Staff party and incentives

Job summary

Cosy Club Leicester is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our lively kitchen, preparing fresh dishes in high volumes and leading the brigade in the Head Chef's absence. You will coordinate with front-of-house and back-of-house teams, ensuring smooth service and high standards from our busy venue.

The role offers on-site work in Leicester with opportunities for development, a strong emphasis on work-life balance, and employee benefits including meals on every shift and paid breaks.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and preparing from fresh in high volumes.
• Must be very organised.
• Ability to motivate and lead a kitchen brigade in the Head Chef's absence.
• Ability to communicate with all team members up and down the ladder and maintain strong FOH & BOH relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence.
• Prepare meals fresh in high volumes.
• Maintain clear communication between FOH and BOH teams.
• Ensure efficient and smooth kitchen operations and adherence to standards.

Skills

Cooking skills

Leadership

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Communication

Team motivation

Job description

At Cosy Club Leicester, 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 £15.30 and £17.30 per hour

• Hourly rate of up to £13.30 per hour depending on experience
• Estimated tronc of £2.00 - £4.00 per hour
• Full time hours available

As well as.

• 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
• Christmas Day off!
• Meals on every shift and paid breaks
• 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 Leicester.

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