Chef - Ludlow

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared

Staff meals every shift

50% discount on food & drinks

Paid breaks

Career development

Early access to pay

Job summary

Pietro Lounge, part of Loungers, is hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team. We offer a welcoming environment with paid breaks, staff meals every shift, and generous meal discounts from day one.

This role suits an experienced Chef, Chef de Partie or Line Chef looking for a flexible, hourly contract with tips and progression opportunities. Expect evenings and weekend work, a fast-paced setting, and the chance to develop skills through our bite-sized training and pathways.

Qualifications

• Passion for real cooking and quality food.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.
• Punctual, energetic with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh food to spec.
• Support Head Chef with prep, service and standards.
• Keep kitchen clean, safe and fully prepped.
• Follow food safety and allergen processes.
• Work with FOH to deliver a great experience.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

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 Pietro 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