Head Chef: Lead a Vibrant Kitchen & Team

Loungers; Exeter; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay for hours over contracted

Wagestream pay control

Free Parking

Staff half-price discount

Tips shared among team

Free Brightside meal with shift

Training and career development

Wellness helpline

Christmas off

Loungefest staff party

Job summary

Loungers invites a confident Head Chef to lead our Brightside kitchen as we open a superb new roadside diner concept. You will bring experience from a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager role, ready to drive high standards and team performance in a dynamic setting.

You will oversee daily kitchen operations, health & safety, and ensure exceptional, comforting dishes while maintaining a positive, energetic work environment that reflects our brands.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Kitchen Manager seeking next role.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team in a high-standard restaurant opening.
• Strong focus on quality, health & safety, and daily kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team at Brightside and oversee daily operations.
• Manage health & safety and quality standards across all service periods.
• Drive menu execution and training to ensure consistency and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Head Chef

Kitchen management

Leadership

Job description

Loungers invites a confident Head Chef to lead our Brightside kitchen as we open a superb new roadside diner concept. You will bring experience from a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager role, ready to drive high standards and team performance in a dynamic setting.

You will oversee daily kitchen operations, health & safety, and ensure exceptional, comforting dishes while maintaining a positive, energetic work environment that reflects our brands.