Chef - Christchurch

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Hurn; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips included

Flexible contract

Free meal on shift

Christmas off

Food discount

Career development

Loungefest party

Early pay access

Charity support

Job summary

Arcado Lounge is hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team. Part of Loungers, recently named Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026. Earn up to £12.71/hr + tips, with paid breaks, staff meals every shift, and a 50% food & drinks discount from day one.

This role suits experienced Chefs, Chef de Partie, Line Chef, or Grill Chef who can work evenings and weekends, maintain high standards, follow allergen rules, and collaborate with FOH for a great guest experience.

Qualifications

• Cook fresh food to spec, from tapas to all day Lounge breakfasts.
• Follow food safety and allergen procedures at all times.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and fully prepped.
• Work as one team with FOH to deliver a great experience.

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 to spec

Food safety

Team player

Time management

Job description

Lounges are pretty special places, and what makes them so special is the brilliant people who work in them.

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

We're hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team at Arcado 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!,

• 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