Chef

The Lounges; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared

Paid breaks

Staff meals

50% off food & drinks

Christmas/Boxing Day off

Career development

Loungefest

Long service awards

Early pay access

Support from LT Charity

Job summary

The Lounges are hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team at Forno Lounge. Part of Loungers, proudly named Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026.

We’re looking for a Chef to join our busy, friendly, supportive, and reliable kitchen team, delivering our flexible all-day menu and hitting the spec from prep to plate. We offer up to £12.71/hr plus tips, paid breaks, staff food every shift and 50% off food and drinks from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume kitchen, delivering quality dishes.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Team player with good communication and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh food to spec from tapas to all-day lounge dishes.
• Support Head Chef with prep, service and maintaining standards.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and fully prepped.
• Follow food safety and allergen processes at all times.
• Work with FOH to deliver a great guest experience.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Punctual and reliable

Energetic and fast-paced

Team player with communication

Work well under pressure

Experience in high-volume kitchen

Job description

Lounges are pretty special places, and what makes them so special is the brilliant people who work in them.

• A passion for real cooking and quality food
• Someone the team can count on - you show up, you're on time, and you give it everything when you're there
• Energy, pace, and a positive attitude
• Team player with good communication
• Able to work efficiently under pressure
• Experience as a Grill Chef, Line Chef or Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen

We're hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team at Forno Lounge. Part of Loungers, proudly named Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026. Offering up to £12.71/hr + tips, paid breaks, staff food every shift, and 50% off food & drinks from day one this a great next step for an experienced Chef, Chef de Partie, Line Cheff, Grill chef!, We're looking for a Chef to join our busy, friendly, supportive, and reliable kitchen team. As part of our chef team, you'll be all about delivering our flexible all-day menu, done right, every time. Working alongside your Head Chef and team, you'll make sure every dish hits spec, the kitchen runs smoothly, and standards stay high from prep to plate. We're a growing brand with 300+ sites across England and Wales. Whether you're building a career or just want flexible work, there's a place for you here. What's in it For You?

• Hourly pay + tips. Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Hourly paid flexible contract. Ideal for part-time, full-time, or flexible work seekers. This role is likely to include evening and weekend work
• Free meal on every shift no matter the length
• Christmas and Boxing Day off
• Genuine career development with our career pathways and bitesize training courses
• 50% discount on food and drinks from day one. Including alcohol across all our brands (Lounge, Cosy Club, & Brightside) from day one
• The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest!
• Long service awards - Vouchers/Extra money
• Early access to your pay with Stream
• Emotional and practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity

What You'll do

• Cook fresh food to spec; from tapas dishes, to all day Lounge breakfasts
• Support the Head Chef with prep, service, and standards
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and fully prepped
• Follow food safety & allergen processes at all times
• Work as one team with FOH to deliver a great experience