Chef

Loungers; Graigwen; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared equally

Staff meals on every shift

50% discount on food and drinks from日1

Paid breaks

Early pay access

Holiday benefits

Career development

Staff parties

Long service rewards

Support from charity

Job summary

Gatto Lounge, part of Loungers, is seeking Chefs to join the kitchen team. Earn up to £12.71 per hour plus tips, paid breaks, and staff meals on every shift. From tapas to all-day Lounge breakfasts, you’ll work with a Head Chef to uphold high standards and deliver great guest experiences.

Enjoy 50% off food and drinks from day one, Christmas and Boxing Day off, and access to career development and staff events as part of our supportive team.

Qualifications

• A passion for real cooking and quality food.
• Team player with good communication.
• Experience as Grill Chef, Line Chef or Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Cooking skills

Team player

Communication

Work under pressure

High-volume kitchen

Job description

We’re hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team at Gatto 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.

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

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

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.