Chef - New Opening

Loungers plc; Sefton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Sefton is looking for kitchen staff to join their new opening. You will help prepare high-quality dishes in a supportive team environment. Previous kitchen experience is a plus, but a positive attitude is essential. The job offers various perks, including tips and discounts on food and drinks.

Benefits

Tips shared across team

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday pro rata

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Loungefest staff party

Emotional and practical support

Wagestream pay access

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, or Commis Chef is desirable.
• Driven and positive with strong teamwork.
• Ability to work independently at pace and with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of allergens, kitchen essentials, and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes according to specifications in a clean and safe kitchen.
• Follow the Head Chef's lead and ensure all prep is completed.
• Help ensure customer satisfaction by providing great food.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Positive can do attitude

Good communication skills

Self-motivation

Knowledge of kitchen 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.
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.

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