Head Chef | Lead Kitchen, Develop Team & Drive KPIs

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Borough of Runnymede; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus scheme

Overtime pay

Tips shared equally

Free meals on shift

Holidays off: Christmas & Boxing Day

Career development programs

50% staff discount on food & drinks

Loungefest staff events

Long service awards

Early access to pay with Stream

Licensed Trade Charity support

Job summary

Liberto Lounge is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen, build and develop a high-performing team, and uphold high standards across all dishes. You will drive service quality and financial KPIs while mentoring Kitchen Professionals and Sous Chefs.

The role offers a clear progression path within a growing hospitality brand, with a competitive base salary, bonus potential, overtime pay, and staff benefits from day one. Join a team that values excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• A natural people leader with ability to build loyal, motivated kitchen teams.
• A cook who cares about high-quality ingredients and menu specs inside out.
• A kitchen leader who coaches in the moment and drives development.
• Commercial mindset with GP, labour, stock and wastage KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the kitchen on shift from open to close.
• Ensure menu specs, quality and consistency across dishes.
• Manage food wait times, stock counts and cleaning to meet standards.
• Collaborate with FOH to foster a one-team culture.

Skills

People leadership

Menu knowledge

KPI management

Food safety

Job description

Liberto Lounge is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen, build and develop a high-performing team, and uphold high standards across all dishes. You will drive service quality and financial KPIs while mentoring Kitchen Professionals and Sous Chefs.

The role offers a clear progression path within a growing hospitality brand, with a competitive base salary, bonus potential, overtime pay, and staff benefits from day one. Join a team that values excellence and teamwork.