Senior Sous Chef

Various Eateries; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; 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 is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and deliver seasonal, standout dishes in a vibrant kitchen that feels like home. You will lead operations, mentor junior chefs, and contribute creative ideas to the pass, upholding Coppa Club’s ethos of stylish, satisfying, and seasonal food.

This role rewards leadership and teamwork, with a people-first approach and high-volume service. You’ll thrive under pressure, maintain high hygiene standards, and help inspire a team that

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience

Leadership

Culinary skill

Passion

Team spirit

Adaptability

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

• 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

• 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.