Junior Sous Chef: Grow to Lead Kitchen | 50% Off + Tips

Loungers; Northallerton; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared among team

Flexible hours

Free meal on every shift

50% discount on food & drinks from day

Staff parties

Early access to pay

Paid breaks

Job summary

Loungers is hiring a Junior Sous Chef for Ontano Lounge, a local café bar. Up to £13.30/hr + tips, paid breaks, staff meals every shift, and 50% off food & drinks from day one. This is a stepping stone for someone ready to grow into a senior kitchen role within a growing hospitality brand.

You’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, help deliver great shifts, and uphold high food standards while learning and advancing with our programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience with fresh ingredients and kitchen prep.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards.
• Knowledge of allergen processes and food safety.
• Strong knife skills and basic cooking techniques.
• Reliable, motivated, and able to work with limited supervision.
• Team-oriented and eager to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver great shifts.
• Help maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen and uphold high food standards.
• Take ownership of your section, prep, par, cleanliness and hygiene.
• Follow allergen processes and ensure kitchen safety.
• Support wider kitchen team and help develop junior staff.
• Know dish specs inside out and ensure plates leave to spec.

Skills

Junior Sous Chef

Punctual

Team player

Strong kitchen skills

Food safety

Allergens knowledge

Job description

Loungers is hiring a Junior Sous Chef for Ontano Lounge, a local café bar. Up to £13.30/hr + tips, paid breaks, staff meals every shift, and 50% off food & drinks from day one. This is a stepping stone for someone ready to grow into a senior kitchen role within a growing hospitality brand.

You’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, help deliver great shifts, and uphold high food standards while learning and advancing with our programmes.