Chef - New Site Opening

Loungers; Porthcawl; Sur place; GBP 14 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tips

Paid breaks

Staff meals every shift

50% off food & drinks from day one

Flexible hours

Early pay with Stream

Loungers party & events

Résumé du poste

Loungers Croeso Lounge in Porthcawl is hiring Chefs to join our busy kitchen team. We offer up to £12.71 per hour plus tips, paid breaks, staff meals on every shift and 50% off food and drinks from day one. This is the opening team for a brand-new site in a growing hospitality group with over 300 sites.

As a Chef, you’ll cook to spec, assist the Head Chef, keep the kitchen clean and safe, and work closely with FOH to deliver a great guest experience. We value reliability, energy, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Passion for real cooking and quality food.
• Punctual, dependable, and hardworking.
• Energetic with a positive attitude.
• Excellent team communication.
• Experience in high-volume kitchens (Grill/Line/Chef de Partie).

Responsabilités

• 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 and allergen processes at all times.
• Work as one team with FOH to deliver a great experience.

Connaissances

Real cooking passion

Team player

Energy and pace

Communication

Under pressure

Grill/Line Chef exp

Description du poste

We’re hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team at Croeso 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!

This is an exciting opportunity to join the opening team at Croeso Lounge, our brand-new site, and become part of one of the UK’s most successful restaurant groups.

About the Role

Lounges are pretty special places, and what makes them so special is the brilliant people who work in them.

We’re looking for a Chefto join our busy, friendly, supportive, and reliable kitchen team. As part of our chef team, you’ll be all aboutdelivering our flexible all-day menu, done right, every time. Working alongside your Head Chef and team, you’ll make sure every dish hits spec, the kitchen runs smoothly, and standards stay high from prep to plate.

We’re a growing brand with 300+ sites across England and Wales. Whether you’re building a career or just want flexible work, there’s a place for you here.

What’s in it For You?

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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
• Experience as a Grill Chef, Line Chef or Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen