Senior Sous Chef

Coppa Club; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream Access

50% Off Food & Soft Drinks

Free meals when on shift

Long Service Rewards

Hotel Discounts

Event Space Savings

Wellbeing Support

Retail Discounts

Apprenticeship Programmes

Enrichment Days & Team Events

Job summary

Coppa Club in Cardiff is looking for a confident Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef, lead a busy kitchen, and deliver seasonal, standout dishes in a welcoming, home-like setting. You will mentor junior chefs, maintain hygiene and quality standards, and collaborate closely with front-of-house teams to create a memorable dining experience.

A proven track record in high-volume kitchens, creativity, resilience under pressure, and enthusiasm for training staff are key, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen.
• Strong technique, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and inspire kitchen staff with positivity and professionalism.
• Genuine love for food and eagerness to learn.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across kitchen and front-of-house.
• Calm under pressure with strong multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations: support the Head Chef in daily kitchen activities and staff performance.
• Mentor the team: train and motivate junior chefs.
• Contribute creatively: help shape seasonal specials and pass ideas.
• Maintain standards: uphold hygiene, safety, and presentation excellence.
• Deliver quality: produce dishes reflecting Coppa Club’s stylish, seasonal ethos.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skill

Team spirit

Detail oriented

Calm under pressure

Job description

Senior Sous Chef – Coppa Club

Are you ready to take the next step in your culinary career and help lead a vibrant, people-first kitchen? Coppa Club is looking for a passionate Senior Sous Chef to support our Head Chef and deliver seasonal, standout dishes in a space that feels like home.

Why Coppa Club?

We’re more than a restaurant—we’re a clubhouse for locals, and that includes our team. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Stream Access – Track, manage, and access your earnings instantly.
• 50% Off Food & Soft Drinks – Across all our brands.
• Free meals when on shift – a selected menu for you to choose from when on your break
• Long Service Rewards – such as extra holidays and access to private healthcare.
• Hotel Discounts – Reduced rates at our award-winning properties.
• Event Space Savings – 50% off private hire bookings.
• Wellbeing Support – Mental health, legal guidance, and financial advice.
• Retail Discounts – Enjoy savings from top brands.
• Apprenticeship Programmes – Tailored to your career goals.
• Enrichment Days & Team Events – Because fun matters too.

What You Bring

We’re looking for a confident, creative chef ready to lead with flair and focus:

• Experience: Proven success as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen.
• Culinary skill: Strong technique, creativity, and a sharp eye for detail.
• Leadership: Ability to guide and inspire the kitchen team with positivity and professionalism.
• Passion: A genuine love for food and a hunger to keep learning.
• Team spirit: Excellent communication and collaboration across the kitchen and front-of-house.
• Adaptability: Calm and focused under pressure, with strong multitasking abilities.

What You’ll Do

As Senior Sous Chef, you’ll be a key force behind our kitchen’s success:

• Lead operations: Support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen activities and staff performance.
• Mentor the team: Train and motivate junior chefs to grow and thrive.
• Contribute creatively: Help shape seasonal specials and bring fresh ideas to the pass.
• Maintain standards: Uphold hygiene, safety, and presentation excellence.
• Deliver quality: Consistently produce dishes that reflect Coppa Club’s ethos—stylish, satisfying, and seasonal.

At Coppa Club, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome people from all backgrounds to be part of our team. Diversity makes us stronger, and inclusion keeps us real.