Sous Chef

Cosy Club; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Bonus scheme

Annual bonus up to £2.5k

Christmas Day off

Meals on duty

50% off food and drinks

Wagestream

Job summary

Cosy Club Cardiff is looking for a Sous Chef who brings energy and passion for quality produce and fresh ingredients. You will coach the kitchen team, help them realise their potential, and lead service with enthusiasm.

Join a supportive culture with development opportunities, a structured bonus scheme, and benefits from day one, including meals on duty and staff discounts across all Cosy Club venues.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen and coaching teams.
• Commitment to high-quality ingredients and preparation.
• Ability to motivate staff and maintain service standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the kitchen team to deliver high-quality service.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent dish quality.
• Support Head Chef with menu development and cost controls.
• Ensure food safety and cleanliness throughout service times.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food quality

Staff development

Job description

At Cosy Club Cardiff, you can expect casual days, vibrant evenings, from brunch and coffee to dinner and drinks, our guests join us for an experience like no other.

Being our Sous Chef you'll get a competitive salary, tips and a bonus scheme that pays out regularly, alongside:

• Overtime pay - work over your contracted hours and you'll get paid at your normal hourly rate, no pre-approval required
• Up to £2.5k annual bonus potential inaddition to the base salary advertised
• A commitment to prioritise your work life balance and respect of your time off
• Christmas Day off
• Two days off a week and one weekend off every six weeks
• Optional 40 hour contract (pro rata salary)
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Meals on duty
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• Enhanced maternity/paternity benefit (according to length of service).
• Focus on your development and progression and a clear understanding on how you are able to do this
• 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 Cardiff

As Sous Chef you'll need an insatiable hunger and eagerness to work with quality produce and fresh ingredients, which is why we expect enthusiasm and belief in what we serve and how we prepare it. In return, we'll provide ample opportunity to excel and become the leader you're meant to be.

As you look to the Head Chef, the team looks to you to be a coach, supporter and encourager - someone who'll share skills and responsibilities. When you're not helping the team realise their potential, you'll be rolling up your sleeves and playing your part to deliver service. Joining us a Sous Chef you will have lots of opportunity to develop and run your own kitchen one day.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram @CosyClub