Chef - Heswall

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Heswall; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Paid breaks

Staff meals

50% off food & drinks

Evening/weekend work

Career development

Staff events

Early pay access

Charity support

Job summary

Loungers’ Otto Lounge kitchen is hiring chefs to join the team. Expected duties include cooking fresh food to spec, supporting the Head Chef with prep and service, and keeping the kitchen clean and compliant with food safety and allergen rules.

You’ll work as a team with FOH to deliver a great guest experience. The role offers hourly pay with tips, paid breaks, staff meals every shift, and 50% discount on food and drinks from day one, plus opportunities for career development and rewarding staff

Qualifications

• Cook fresh food to spec.
• Support Head Chef with prep and service.
• Keep kitchen clean and prepped.
• Follow food safety & allergen processes.

Responsibilities

• Cook to spec from tapas dishes to all-day Lounge breakfasts.
• Assist Head Chef with prep, service and maintaining standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, safety, and organization.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Communication

Punctuality

Pressure handling

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 Otto 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