Junior Sous Chef - Grow Into a Senior Kitchen Leader

Loungers plc; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared

Flexible contract

Free meal

Christmas off

Career development

50% food discount

Loungefest

Early pay access

Charity support

Job summary

Loungers plc's Visto Lounge is hiring a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, help the team deliver great shifts, and ensure every dish leaves the pass to spec.

We offer up to £13.30/hr + tips, paid breaks, a free meal on every shift, 50% off food and drinks from day one, and genuine career development with bite-size training.

This is a flexible role likely to include evenings and weekends, ideal for someone ready to step up from Chef de Partie or Senior Chef.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen with fresh ingredients.
• Able to work with limited supervision and take ownership.
• Experience as Junior Sous Chef or Chef de Partie is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver great shifts and prep for each day.
• Maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen and uphold high food standards.
• Take ownership of your section, manage prep, par, hygiene and food safety.
• Follow allergen processes to keep the kitchen compliant and safe.
• Support wider kitchen team and help newer chefs develop skills.
• Know dish specs inside out and ensure every plate leaves proudly.

Skills

Food prep skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Allergen awareness

Time management

Self-motivation

Job description

Loungers plc's Visto Lounge is hiring a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, help the team deliver great shifts, and ensure every dish leaves the pass to spec.

We offer up to £13.30/hr + tips, paid breaks, a free meal on every shift, 50% off food and drinks from day one, and genuine career development with bite-size training.

This is a flexible role likely to include evenings and weekends, ideal for someone ready to step up from Chef de Partie or Senior Chef.