Chef - Didcot

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tips included

Paid breaks

Staff meals

50% discounts on food & drinks

Christmas/Boxing Day off

Career development

Job summary

Berro Lounge in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Chef to join the kitchen team. You will cook fresh dishes to specification, assist the Head Chef, and help maintain high standards of food safety.

This role suits a hands-on team player who thrives under pressure, can work evenings and weekends, and values training and career development. Benefits include tips, staff meals, and a generous discount from day one.

Qualifications

• Passion for real cooking and quality food
• Team player with good communication
• Able to work efficiently under pressure

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

Food safety

Teamwork

Punctuality

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 Some one 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 Berro 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