Chef - New Site Opening - Farnborough

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Paid breaks

Staff meals

Food/drink discount

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Career development

Early access to pay (Stream)

Charity support

Job summary

Volo Lounge in Farnborough is hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team, part of Loungers. Earn up to £12.71 per hour plus tips, with paid breaks, staff meals, and 50% off food and drinks from day one.

You'll prep and cook fresh dishes, support the Head Chef, maintain safety standards, and work as part of a team to deliver a great guest experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

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

We're hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team at Volo 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

• 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