Chef

Loungers; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on every shift

50% discount on food & drinks from day

Tips shared across team

Paid breaks

Loungefest staff party

Job summary

Ritorno Lounge, part of Loungers, is hiring Chefs to join our kitchen team. We’re offering up to £13.50 per hour plus tips, paid breaks, staff meals every shift, and 50% off food and drinks from day one.

Join us to cook fresh tapas and all-day Lounge breakfasts, support the Head Chef, keep the kitchen clean and safe, and work as one team with FOH to deliver a great guest experience. There are strong career pathways and bite-size training to help you grow.

Qualifications

• Cooking in a fast-paced kitchen to spec.
• Follow food safety and allergen processes at all times.
• Support Head Chef with prep, service and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of the kitchen.

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.
• Work with FOH to deliver a great guest experience.

Skills

Real cooking passion

Team player

Communication

Under pressure

High-volume kitchen

Punctual

Job description

We’re hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team at Ritorno Lounge. Part of Loungers, proudly named Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026. Offering up to £13.50/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.

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