Junior Sous Chef — Growth, Tips & Perks

Loungers; Broadstairs; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Flexible contract

Free meal

Christmas off

Career development

Food discount

Loungefest

Long service rewards

Early pay access

Charity support

Job summary

Loungers is hiring a Junior Sous Chef for Forno Lounge, a local café bar. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, help deliver great shifts, and ensure every dish meets our standards.

The role offers up to £13.30/hr + tips, with paid breaks, staff meals, and a 50% food and drink discount from day one. We’re a growing hospitality brand with 300+ sites across England and Wales, offering flexible working patterns and opportunities to progress within the business.

Qualifications

• Experience using fresh ingredients and sound kitchen skills (prep hot & cold, knife work).
• Self-motivated and able to work at pace with limited supervision.
• Strong teamwork and willingness to mentor newer chefs.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver great shifts and ensure prep is done for each day.
• Maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen and uphold high food standards on every shift.
• Own your section and manage prep, cleanliness, hygiene and food safety at all times.
• Follow allergen processes to keep the kitchen compliant and safe.
• Collaborate with the wider kitchen team and help develop others.

Skills

Team player

Food safety

Knife skills

Fast-paced

Job description

Loungers is hiring a Junior Sous Chef for Forno Lounge, a local café bar. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, help deliver great shifts, and ensure every dish meets our standards.

The role offers up to £13.30/hr + tips, with paid breaks, staff meals, and a 50% food and drink discount from day one. We’re a growing hospitality brand with 300+ sites across England and Wales, offering flexible working patterns and opportunities to progress within the business.