Junior Sous Chef: Grow Your Kitchen Career + Tips

Loungers; Ross-on-Wye; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Flexible hours

Free meal on every shift

50% food & drinks discount

Career development & training

Loungefest staff party

Job summary

Boloero Lounge is part of Loungers, a Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026, hiring a Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. This role offers up to £13.30/hr + tips, paid breaks, staff meals, and 50% off food and drinks from day one.

It’s a great next step for an experienced Chef de Partie or Senior Chef ready to take more responsibility. You’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, ensure the pass dishes meet standards, and help the team deliver excellent shifts weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh ingredients and ability to demonstrate strong kitchen skills (prep, knife skills, hygiene).
• Strong knowledge of allergens, kitchen basics, and food safety.

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, prep & par, cleanliness, hygiene and food safety at all times.
• Follow allergen processes and ensure kitchen is compliant and safe.
• Support and mentor newer chefs to develop skills and confidence.
• Know dish specs inside out and ensure every plate leaves the kitchen proud.

Skills

Fresh ingredients

Allergens knowledge

Team player

Self-motivated

Job description

Boloero Lounge is part of Loungers, a Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026, hiring a Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. This role offers up to £13.30/hr + tips, paid breaks, staff meals, and 50% off food and drinks from day one.

It’s a great next step for an experienced Chef de Partie or Senior Chef ready to take more responsibility. You’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, ensure the pass dishes meet standards, and help the team deliver excellent shifts weekly.