Junior Sous Chef

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant dining establishment in Liverpool is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head and Sous Chef. You will ensure prep is done daily and maintain high standards of food safety while delivering fresh, quality dishes. The role offers career progression, company benefits, and a team-oriented environment. Join us for a fantastic culinary journey with a focus on real cooking!

Benefits

Tips shared equally across the team

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working with fresh ingredients.
• Demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills.
• Strong knowledge of allergens and kitchen essentials.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure prep is done for each day.
• Deliver dishes to specification for 14 shifts.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Skills

Chef/kitchen skills

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Knowledge of food safety

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'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients. You'll be supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts, ensuring the prep is done for each day and make each dish to spec.

• You are probably an existing Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef that is looking to take the next step in their career.

  You will ideally have experience of 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.

  Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked.

• Paid breaks.

• 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 supplier).

• Christmas and Boxing Day off!

• The best staff party – Loungefest.

• Emotional and practical support via the Licensed 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.