Chef - Newton Abbot

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Highweek; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% staff discount on food & drinks

Tips shared among team

Paid breaks

Career development programs

Early access to pay

Job summary

Orsino Lounge is hiring chefs to join the kitchen team. You will cook fresh food to spec, support the Head Chef with prep and service, and help maintain a clean, safe, and well-prepared kitchen.

This role offers flexible hours with the potential for part-time or full-time work, plus perks such as staff meals and discounts from day one. Ideal candidates are energetic, punctual, and team-oriented, able to work under pressure while maintaining high standards and food safety.

Qualifications

• Team player with good communication.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure.

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

Skills

Team player

Punctual

Communication

Ability to 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 Orsino 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