Junior Sous Chef: Grow into a Senior Kitchen Leader

Loungers plc; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared

Paid breaks

Staff meals

50% off food & drinks

Loungefest staff party

Early pay access

Licensed Trade Charity support

Job summary

Loungers plc is hiring a Junior Sous Chef for Waldo Lounge, a local café bar. You’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, help the team deliver great shifts, and ensure every dish leaves the pass to a high standard.

This role offers up to £13.30/hr + tips, paid breaks, staff meals, 50% off food and drinks from day one, and career development within a growing Casual Dining Group with 300 sites.

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh ingredients and able to demonstrate strong kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices).
• Self-motivated and 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 & 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 skills

Allergen knowledge

Team player

Self-motivated

Hygiene practices

Job description

Loungers plc is hiring a Junior Sous Chef for Waldo Lounge, a local café bar. You’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, help the team deliver great shifts, and ensure every dish leaves the pass to a high standard.

This role offers up to £13.30/hr + tips, paid breaks, staff meals, 50% off food and drinks from day one, and career development within a growing Casual Dining Group with 300 sites.