Chef - New Opening

The Lounges; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group in the UK as part of a new opening. As a team member, you'll be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes and ensuring cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. Enjoy shared tips, paid breaks, discounted meals, and opportunities for career progression in this supportive environment.

Benefits

Tips shared equally across the team

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food

28 days holiday pro rata

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Loungefest staff party

Emotional and practical support

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, or Commis Chef preferred.
• Positive can-do attitude and good communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of allergens and kitchen safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to specification in a clean kitchen.
• Complete all prep and tasks as directed by the Head Chef.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through great food.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Self-motivation

Knowledge of food safety

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our new opening and become part of one of the most successful restaurant groups in the UK.

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 are completed for each shift. You'll be helping every customer leave happy—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% discount on food in all three brands from day one
• 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 suppliers)
• 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 practices regarding allergens, kitchen essentials, and food safety.

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