Chef

The Lounges; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in fresh and high-quality cooking is hiring for kitchen roles in Hitchin. Join a supportive team, work with a flexible menu, and help create enjoyable dining experiences. You will benefit from shared tips, paid breaks, and a discount on food from day one, along with opportunities for personal development in a growing business.

Benefits

Tips shared equally across the team

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food from day one

28 days holiday pro-rata

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience as Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef preferred but not mandatory.
• Driven and positive attitude essential.
• Strong knowledge of allergens and Food Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes to specification in a clean and safe kitchen.
• Follow the lead of the Head Chef in completing prep and par for shifts.
• Ensure customers leave happy with high-quality food.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Strong knowledge of best practices

Positive can-do attitude

Job description

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients.

You'll be part of a dedicated, supportive team, working from our flexible all-day menu to give people food that'll make their day. It'll be your responsibility to make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to follow the lead of your Head Chef to make sure all prep and par is completed for each shift. You'll be helping every customer leave happy. Which they tend to do. Thanks to your great food.

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Paid breaks
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% discount on food in all three brands from day one
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro-rata
• Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all-expenses-paid trip with one of our suppliers)
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The best staff party - Loungefest
• Emotional and practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring:

• You may already have some kitchen experience as either a Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef, or this might be something brand new to you.
• Driven and relentless, with a positive can-do attitude.
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision.
• Strong knowledge of best practices regarding allergens, kitchen essentials, and Food Safety.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.loungers on TikTok and Instagram.