Chef - Rochdale

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 1,653,000 - 1,791,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips included

Flexible hours

Free meal on shift

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Career development

Staff discount (50% from day one)

Loungefest

Job summary

Loungers is hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team at Pionero Lounge. You will cook fresh food to spec, from tapas dishes to all-day Lounge breakfasts, and support the Head Chef with prep, service and standards.

The role requires energy, pace, and a positive attitude, with a focus on teamwork, communication, and working efficiently under pressure. Excellent opportunity for growth and development within a vibrant hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Passion for real cooking and quality food.
• Reliable team member who shows up on time and gives their best.
• Energetic, fast-paced, positive attitude.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh food to spec, from tapas to all-day Lounge breakfasts.
• Support Head Chef with prep, service, and standards.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and fully prepped.
• Follow food safety and allergen processes at all times.
• Collaborate with FOH to deliver a great guest experience.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Work under pressure

Punctual

Energetic

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 Pionero 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