Chef - Stroud

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Stroud; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared equally

Paid breaks

Staff meals on shift

50% off food & drinks from day one

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Career development & training courses

Early access to pay with Stream

Licensed Trade Charity support

Loungefest staff party

Job summary

Curio Lounge is hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team. You’ll cook fresh food to spec—from tapas to all-day lounge breakfasts—in a busy, team-driven environment.

We offer up to £12.71/hour + tips, paid breaks, staff food on every shift, and 50% off food and drinks from day one, with weekend shifts common.

As part of Loungers, Curio Lounge offers genuine career development, supportive colleagues, and exciting staff events.

Qualifications

• A passion for real cooking and quality food.
• On-time, reliable team member.
• Energetic, fast-paced with a positive attitude.
• 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 & allergen processes at all times
• Work as one team with FOH to deliver a great experience

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Works well 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 Curio 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