Junior Sous Chef - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Perks

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Paignton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Staff food every shift

50% off food & drinks from day one

Free meal on every shift

Discount on food & drinks across allLO

Job summary

Costero Lounge in Paignton is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, ensure daily prep is completed, and that every dish leaving the pass meets our standards.

Join a growing hospitality brand with 300+ sites across England and Wales. Expect focus on allergens, food safety and a collaborative team culture, with opportunities for career development and generous staff perks from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience with fresh ingredients and ability to demonstrate strong kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices).
• Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to 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 & 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
• Someone the team can count on - you show up, you're on time, and you give it everything when you're there
• We're a growing hospitality brand across England and Wales with over 300 sites and plenty of opportunity to grow with us.
• We're hiring a Junior Sous Chef to be part of the kitchen team at Costero Lounge, a local caf bar. Part of Loungers, proudly named Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026.
• Offering up to 13.30/hr + tips
• Paid breaks
• Staff food every shift
• 50% off food & drinks from day one.
• This is a great next step for an experienced Chef de Partie, Senior Chef, or line chef ready to take on more responsibility.
• Hourly pay + tips
• Tips are shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Hourly paid flexible contract. Ideal for part-time, full-time, or flexible work seekers. This role is likely to include evening and weekend work.
• Free meal on every shift no matter the length
• Christmas and Boxing Day off
• Genuine career development with our career pathways and bitesize training courses
• 50% discount on food and drinks from day one. Including alcohol across all our brands from day one
• The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest!
• Long service awards - Vouchers/Extra money
• Early access to your pay with Stream
• Emotional and practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity

Skills

Food prep

Knife skills

Allergen handling

Food safety

Team player

Punctuality

Job description

Costero Lounge in Paignton is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, ensure daily prep is completed, and that every dish leaving the pass meets our standards.

Join a growing hospitality brand with 300+ sites across England and Wales. Expect focus on allergens, food safety and a collaborative team culture, with opportunities for career development and generous staff perks from day one.