Chef

Portello Lounge; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on every shift

50% discount on food & drinks from day

Tips shared among team

Job summary

Loungers is hiring Chefs to join the Portello Lounge kitchen team in the United Kingdom. Youll cook to spec across all-day menus, support the Head Chef, and help the kitchen run smoothly from prep to plate.

This role offers flexible hours with part-time or full-time possibilities, paid breaks, staff meals, and strong career development. Join a growing brand with 300+ sites and enjoy staff benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• A passion for real cooking and quality food.
• You show up on time and give it everything.
• Energetic, with positive attitude and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh food to spec from tapas to all-day Lounge breakfasts.
• Support Head Chef with prep, service, and standards.
• Keep kitchen clean, safe and prepped; follow food safety & allergen processes.
• Work as one team with FOH to deliver a great experience.

Skills

Team player

Pace

Reliability

Communication

Work under pressure

Job description

We’re hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team at Portello 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