Senior Sous Chef

Coppa Club; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 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 is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead a vibrant, high-volume kitchen in the UK. You will drive daily operations, guide a talented team, and deliver seasonal, standout dishes that feel like home.

We look for a confident, creative chef with leadership, teamwork and a passion for learning. This role offers meaningful responsibilities, a welcoming kitchen culture, and a genuine focus on wellbeing and development for staff.

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.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across kitchen and front-of-house.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skill

Experience

Team spirit

Adaptability

Passion

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.

Ready to cook up something extraordinary?

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.