Chef

Loungers plc; Congleton; Hybrid; GBP 15,153 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on every shift

50% discount on food and drinks

Career development support

No uniform policy

Staff parties

Early pay access

Long service awards

Emotional support from charity

Job summary

Loungers plc is looking for passionate Chefs to join the kitchen team at Orso Lounge in Congleton. This role offers a flexible hourly contract with pay up to £12.71/hr plus tips, a free meal on shifts, and 50% off food and drinks.

As part of a busy and friendly team, you will prepare fresh food and maintain high kitchen standards. Experience in a high-volume kitchen is essential. Join us for a fulfilling career with a supportive environment!

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume kitchen as a Grill Chef, Line Chef, or Chef de Partie.
• Positive attitude and energy to work in a supportive team environment.
• Punctual and reliable, showing up ready to work.

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh food to specifications including a flexible all-day menu.
• Support the Head Chef with prep, service, and maintaining standards.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean, safe, and fully prepared.

Skills

Cooking fresh food

Team player

Good communication

Working efficiently under pressure

Job description

We’re hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team at Orso 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!

About the Role

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

We’re looking for a Chefto join our busy, friendly, supportive, and reliable kitchen team. As part of our chef team, you’ll be all aboutdelivering 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
• No uniform policy
• 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 timesWork as one team with FOH to deliver a great experience

What You’ll Bring

• 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

Ready to Apply?

We want to work with kind people so if you want to work hard, have fun and be part of the Loungers ride, we'd love to have you. Click the link to apply and we look forward to chatting with you! Want to find out more? Check out our socials at @TheLounges