Chef

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A restaurant chain in West Bridgford is seeking a Kitchen team member to support cooking with fresh ingredients and a dedicated team. Responsibilities include preparing dishes to specification and supporting the Head Chef. Ideal candidates may have prior kitchen experience but a positive attitude and teamwork are essential. This role offers a range of benefits including shared tips, paid breaks, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Tips shared based on hours worked

Paid breaks

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday pro rata

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, or Commis Chef preferred but not essential.
• Driven and positive attitude is a must.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes according to specifications in a clean kitchen.
• Support the Head Chef with preparation and kitchen operations.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through quality food.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Knowledge of Food Safety

Job description

Overview

Employer
Lounge

Location
Lounges - Portello

Salary
£10.00 - £12.21/hr

Closing date
9 Nov 2025

Job Type
Chef, Kitchen Manager, Line Chef

Sector
Restaurants, Pubs and Bars

Contract Type
Full Time

Job Details

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. It0ll 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% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• 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 supplier)
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The best staff party - Loungefest
• Emotional and practical support via the Licenced 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 practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.