Chef

Loungers plc; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £12.71/hr + tips

Tips shared across the team

Paid breaks

Staff food every shift

50% off food & drinks from day one

Early pay with Stream

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Career development & training

Staff parties & recognition

Emotional and practical support via LT

Job summary

Loungers plc in the United Kingdom is hiring Chefs to join the Volpo Lounge kitchen team. You’ll cook to spec, assist the Head Chef, and help keep the kitchen running smoothly across a busy all-day menu.

This role offers hourly pay with tips, paid breaks, staff meals, and strong career development opportunities. Ideal candidates bring experience as a Grill Chef, Line Chef or Chef de Partie in high-volume kitchens, and a collaborative, can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Grill Chef, Line Chef or Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen.
• Team player with good communication.
• Energetic with pace and a positive attitude.
• Reliable and punctual; you show up and give it your all.

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

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Reliable & punctual

Job description

We’re hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team at Volpo 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
• 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