Sous Chef

Coppa Club; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream Access

Discounts on Food & Drinks

Free meals on shift

Long Service Rewards

Hotel Discounts

Event Space Savings

Wellbeing Support

Retail Discounts

Apprenticeships

Enrichment Days

Job summary

Coppa Club in Guildford is seeking a confident Sous Chef to lead our high-volume kitchen with flair and focus. You will support the Head Chef in daily operations and mentor junior chefs to grow.

The ideal candidate brings proven Sous Chef experience, strong technique, and a collaborative mindset. Join a people-first kitchen that celebrates seasonal dishes and a welcoming team culture.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie 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

Culinary Skill

Leadership

Passion

Team Spirit

Adaptability

Job description

Sous Chef – Coppa Club

Are you ready to take your culinary career to new heights in a vibrant, people-first kitchen? Coppa Club is seeking a passionate and skilled Sous Chef to help lead our brigade 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 Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie 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 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.