Sous Chef

Cosy Club; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cosy Club as a Sous Chef and enjoy a dynamic kitchen environment that champions quality produce and team development. With a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and great work-life balance, this role offers a pathway to culinary leadership. You'll support the Head Chef while coaching your team to excellence, making this an opportunity not to be missed.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Work-life balance commitment

Christmas Day off

Meals on duty

Unlimited 50% off staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity benefit

Focus on development and progression

Invitation to Loungefest party

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar kitchen role preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to develop and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and the team in kitchen operations.
• Assist in service delivery and upholding quality standards.
• Encourage team development through coaching and support.

Skills

Passion for quality produce

Team leadership

Service delivery

Job description

At Cosy Club, 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
• 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
• Unlimited 50% off staff discount across Cosy Club and Lounge
• 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

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.

Interested?

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