Junior Sous Chef

Lounges; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Lancaster is hiring a Junior Sous Chef. The successful candidate will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering high-quality dishes with fresh ingredients. Responsibilities include prep work and dish preparation. Ideal applicants should possess good chef skills and food safety knowledge. This role offers excellent perks including tips sharing, staff food, and discounts from day one, alongside opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Tips shared equally across the team

Staff food on shift

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Loungefest staff party

Emotional support via charity

Wagestream pay system

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef is required.
• Demonstrated skills in food preparation, including both hot and cold dishes.
• Knowledge of allergens and kitchen essentials is important.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef during shifts.
• Ensure prep is completed for the day.
• Make each dish according to specifications.

Skills

Kitchen skills

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Food safety knowledge

Job description

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no[1]brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you will be doing it with us – fresh, customer led, and with high‑quality ingredients.

You will be supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts, ensuring the prep is done for each day and making each dish to spec.

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands – Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
• Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all‑expenses‑paid trip with one of our suppliers)
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The best 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 opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast‑growing business

What you'll bring

• You are probably an existing Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef looking to take the next step in your career.
• You will ideally have experience working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Self‑motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision
• Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.

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