Chef

Loungers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Staff meals

Staff discount

Flexible hours

Fast pay

Job summary

Loungers–Benito Lounge in Manchester is hiring Chefs to join our kitchen team. You’ll cook to spec, support the Head Chef, and help keep service smooth in a busy all-day kitchen.

We offer up to £12.71/hr + tips, paid breaks, staff meals every shift, 50% off food and drinks from day one, and ongoing training and career development. Flexible hours, weekend work, and a supportive team culture make this a great next step in your chef career.

Qualifications

• A passion for real cooking and quality food.
• Someone the team can count on—on time and fully present.
• Energy, pace and a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh food to spec from tapas to all-day options.
• Support the Head Chef with prep, service and standards.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and prepped.

Skills

Real cooking

Team player

Food safety

Under pressure

Job description

We're hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team at Benito 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