Chef - Epsom

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Ewell; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared across the team

Staff meals every shift

50% off food & drinks from day one

Paid breaks

Career development via training

Job summary

Caballo Lounge is hiring a Chef to join our kitchen team. Cook fresh food to spec—from tapas dishes to all-day Lounge breakfasts—and support the Head Chef with prep, service, and standards.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment with tips plus a range of staff benefits: paid breaks, a free meal on every shift, 50% off food and drinks from day one, plus opportunities for career development. Evening and weekend shifts are common.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for cooking and quality food.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to commit consistently.
• Energetic, fast-paced, and maintains a positive attitude.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication in a busy kitchen.
• Capable of working efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh food to spec, from tapas to all‑day breakfasts.
• Support Head Chef with prep, service, and standards.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and well prepped.
• Follow food safety and allergen processes at all times.
• Collaborate with FOH to deliver a great guest experience.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Punctual & reliable

Energetic & positive attitude

Team player with good communication

Ability to work under pressure

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 Caballo 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