Head Chef | Lead Busy Kitchen, Grow Your Team

Part Of Loungers; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Overtime pay

Free meals on every shift

Staff discount from day one (food &amp

Career development programs

Job summary

Part of Loungers is hiring a hands-on Head Chef for Vivo Lounge in England. You’ll lead your own kitchen, build strong teams, and drive high standards across service. You’ll recruit, train and develop KP, Chefs and Sous Chefs, ensure food quality and tastings, and partner with FOH to create a cohesive one-team culture.

Competitive base salary, bonus and overtime, plus progression opportunities. If you are passionate about fresh ingredients and consistent service, this is the next step to grow

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen across levels, from KP to Sous Chef
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality standards
• Proven track record delivering high-volume service
• Ability to mentor and develop staff for progression

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the kitchen, leading shifts from open to close
• Recruit, develop and coach kitchen staff across levels
• Ensure menu specs and kitchen processes are followed
• Own site-level action plan with GM for wait times, stock and cleaning
• Deliver on KPIs and report performance behind every shift
• Schedule rotas aligned with forecast and skills
• Collaborate with front of house to build a one-team culture

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Staff coaching

Food quality control

Cost control

Team collaboration

Job description

Part of Loungers is hiring a hands-on Head Chef for Vivo Lounge in England. You’ll lead your own kitchen, build strong teams, and drive high standards across service. You’ll recruit, train and develop KP, Chefs and Sous Chefs, ensure food quality and tastings, and partner with FOH to create a cohesive one-team culture.

Competitive base salary, bonus and overtime, plus progression opportunities. If you are passionate about fresh ingredients and consistent service, this is the next step to grow