Junior Sous Chef — Fast-Growth Kitchen Role + Perks

Loungers plc; Hertford; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared among team

Staff meals on shift

50% off food & drinks from day one

Paid breaks

Flexible hours

Evening and weekend work

Holiday breaks

Career development

Staff party

Early pay access

Job summary

Loungers plc is hiring a Junior Sous Chef for Quattro Lounge, a busy cafe bar. Up to £13.30/hr plus tips, plus breaks, staff meals, and 50% off food & drinks from day one. Great for someone progressing from Chef de Partie or Senior Chef seeking more responsibility.

You’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, help the team run smooth shifts, and ensure dishes go out to spec. Loungers offers strong development and a fun, busy environment across England and Wales.

Qualifications

• Experience with fresh ingredients and able to demonstrate strong kitchen skills.
• Able to work at pace with limited supervision.
• Strong knowledge of allergens, kitchen essentials, and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver great shifts, ensuring the prep is done for each day and every dish goes out to spec.
• Help maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen and uphold high food standards every single shift.
• Take ownership of your section, keeping on top of prep and par, cleanliness, hygiene and food safety at all times.
• Follow allergen processes at all times and ensure the kitchen is compliant and safe.
• Support and work alongside the wider kitchen team, helping newer chefs develop their skills and confidence.
• Know the dish specs inside out and make sure every plate that goes out is something to be proud of.

Skills

Fresh ingredients

Kitchen teamwork

Food safety

Time management

Allergen knowledge

Job description

Loungers plc is hiring a Junior Sous Chef for Quattro Lounge, a busy cafe bar. Up to £13.30/hr plus tips, plus breaks, staff meals, and 50% off food & drinks from day one. Great for someone progressing from Chef de Partie or Senior Chef seeking more responsibility.

You’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, help the team run smooth shifts, and ensure dishes go out to spec. Loungers offers strong development and a fun, busy environment across England and Wales.