Sous Chef

Loungers; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Annual bonus up to £2.5k

Meals on duty

50% off food and drinks

Job summary

Cosy Club Oxford is seeking a Sous Chef who is passionate about quality produce and fresh ingredients to lead a busy kitchen. You will coach and support the team, ensuring high standards while shaping the kitchen culture and delivery.

Join a motivated team with strong focus on development, progression, and work-life balance, and enjoy benefits from day one including meals on duty and staff perks across all Cosy Club venues.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy hospitality kitchen.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop a team.
• Commitment to using quality produce and fresh ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Coach and support team members and share skills.
• Develop and run kitchen operations with a view to progression.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food quality

Enthusiasm

Job description

At Cosy Club Oxford, 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 Oxford

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