Chef - Derby

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 1,515,000 - 1,791,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared among team

Free meals on shift

Staff discount 50%

Flexible hours

Career development

Paid breaks

Loungers staff events

Stream pay access

Job summary

Loungers in the Carnero Lounge is hiring Chefs to join our kitchen team. We offer up to £12.71/hour plus tips, paid breaks, and 50% off food and drinks from day one. You will work as part of a dynamic team, with opportunities for career development and a supportive work culture.

Ideal candidates are reliable, able to work evenings and weekends, and passionate about delivering great food and service. Free meals on shifts and staff discounts start immediately.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Good communication and reliability.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh food to spec, from tapas dishes to all-day lounge breakfasts.
• Support Head Chef with prep, service and standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe and fully prepped kitchen; follow allergen procedures.

Skills

Cooking skills

Time management

Team player

Food safety knowledge

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 Carnero 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