Junior Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A popular restaurant brand in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef. You will work with high-quality ingredients, prepare dishes as per specifications, and ensure kitchen hygiene. The role offers many benefits including staff food, holidays, and personal development opportunities in a fast-growing business.

Benefits

Tips shared equally

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Staff party - Loungefest

Emotional and practical support

Power over your pay

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Existing Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef looking to advance.
• Demonstrated ability with food prep, hygiene practices, and team collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of allergens and kitchen safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering shifts.
• Prepare dishes according to specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Experience with fresh ingredients

Chef/kitchen skills

Good communication skills

Self-motivated to work at pace

Knowledge of allergens and 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 a 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 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