Junior Sous Chef | Grow into a Leading Kitchen Role

Loungers; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Free meals on shift

Staff discount 50% from day one

Paid breaks

Career development

Part-time / flexible hours

Job summary

Romano Lounge, part of Loungers, is hiring a Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. You’ll assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef, help ensure every dish leaves the pass to spec, and contribute to delivering great shifts weekly.

This role offers up to £13.30/hour plus tips, paid breaks, and staff meals on every shift, with 50% food and drinks discount from day one. Ideal for a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef seeking growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh ingredients.
• Ability to prep and maintain high kitchen standards.
• Strong understanding of allergens and food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver great shifts and ensure daily prep is done to spec.
• Maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen and uphold high food standards.
• Take ownership of your section, manage prep, cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
• Follow allergen processes at all times and keep the kitchen compliant and safe.
• Support and mentor newer chefs to build their confidence.
• Know the dish specs inside out to ensure every plate leaves the kitchen proud.

Skills

Team player

Punctual

Fast-paced environment

Allergens awareness

Attention to hygiene

Job description

Romano Lounge, part of Loungers, is hiring a Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. You’ll assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef, help ensure every dish leaves the pass to spec, and contribute to delivering great shifts weekly.

This role offers up to £13.30/hour plus tips, paid breaks, and staff meals on every shift, with 50% food and drinks discount from day one. Ideal for a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef seeking growth within a supportive team.