Junior Sous Chef

The Lounges; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Chef, where real cooking with fresh, high-quality ingredients is at the heart of what we do. You'll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering exceptional meals while enjoying a range of perks, including shared tips, paid breaks, and discounts across all brands. With opportunities for personal development and a vibrant team culture, this role promises not just a job, but a chance to grow in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about cooking and ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Tips shared equally

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food

28 days holiday

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Legendary staff party

Emotional and practical support

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Chef ready to advance.
• Strong skills in food prep, hygiene, and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in daily prep and dish specifications.
• Deliver 14 shifts per week ensuring high-quality cooking.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen hygiene

Knife skills

Communication skills

Allergen management

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Join Our Team as a Chef

We love real cooking, and our customers do too. It's a no-brainer why many places don't do it — but we do, with fresh, customer-led, high-quality ingredients. Join us and be part of this passion.

As a support to the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you'll help deliver 14 great shifts per week, ensuring daily prep and that each dish is made to specification.

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Paid breaks
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% discount on food across all three brands from day one
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro-rata
• Competitions and incentives, such as all-expenses-paid trips with our suppliers
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The legendary staff party - Loungefest
• Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Great opportunities for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What You'll Bring

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef looking to advance your career
• Experience working with fresh ingredients and strong chef/kitchen skills (food prep, hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, hygiene)
• Good communication skills and a team player
• Self-motivated, able to work at pace with limited supervision
• Strong knowledge of allergen management, kitchen essentials, and Food Safety best practices

If you'd like to learn more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.loungers on TikTok and Instagram.