Junior Sous Chef

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Sittingbourne is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering quality dishes. Ideal candidates will have experience with fresh ingredients, strong kitchen skills, and a desire to grow within a fast-paced environment. Benefits include competitive discounts, holidays, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday pro rata

Paid breaks

Company pension scheme

Competitions and incentives

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Chef ready for progression.
• Strong kitchen skills including food prep and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily operations.
• Prepare dishes to specification for daily shifts.

Skills

Cooking with fresh ingredients

Team collaboration

Good communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Self-motivated

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.