Chef - Kidderminster

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant café bar company in Kidderminster seeks a Chef to join their dedicated team. The role involves preparing high-quality dishes and supporting the Head Chef in a clean and safe kitchen. You'll build skills through hands-on experience and have opportunities for personal development. Enjoy a variety of perks including tips shared across the team, 50% off food and drinks, and paid breaks. Join us in delivering great food that leaves customers happy.

Benefits

Tips shared equally across the team

Paid breaks

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday pro rata

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, or Commis Chef is preferred but not required.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team.
• Self-motivated to work at a fast pace.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes to specification in a clean and safe kitchen.
• Support the Head Chef in meal preparation and service.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through high-quality food.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Good communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Strong knowledge of Food Safety

Job description

Chef - Kidderminster

Employer
Lounge Café Bars

Location
Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Salary
12.21 - 13.00/hr

Closing date
26 Dec 2025

Sector
Bar & Pub jobs, Chef jobs, Chef de Partie, Commis Chef, Chef and Cook (Bar & Pub)

Job Type
Full Time

Job Details

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients.

You'll be part of a dedicated, supportive team, working from our flexible all-day menu to give people food that'll make their day. It'll be your responsibility to make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to follow the lead of your Head Chef to make sure all prep and par is completed for each shift. You'll be helping every customer leave happy. Which they tend to do, thanks to your great food.

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Paid breaks
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
• Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our supplier)
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The best staff party - Loungefest
• Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring

• You may already have some kitchen experience as either a Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef, or this might be something brand new to you.
• Driven and relentless, with a positive can do attitude.
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision
• Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.loungers on TikTok and Instagram.