Chef - Haywards Heath

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared

Paid breaks

Staff meals

50% food & drinks discount

Christmas & Boxing Day off

Career development

Job summary

Francisco Lounge is hiring chefs to join our kitchen team. You will cook fresh dishes to spec, from tapas to all-day breakfast, and help the Head Chef with prep and service.

Maintain cleanliness, safety, and adhere to allergen rules while collaborating with front-of-house for a great guest experience. We offer up to £12.71 per hour plus tips, paid breaks, staff meals every shift, and 50% off food & drinks from day one.

Qualifications

• A passion for real cooking and quality food.
• Be reliable: show up on time and give it your all.
• Energetic, fast-paced, positive attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure and follow safety rules.

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

Team player

Punctual

Under pressure

Passion for cooking

Food safety

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 Francisco 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