Junior Sous Chef: Launch a New Kitchen, 50% Off & Tips

Loungers plc; Northwich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared

Paid breaks

Staff meals

50% off food & drinks

Career progression

Job summary

Loungers plc, a growing UK restaurant group, is hiring a Junior Sous Chef for Debrito Lounge, our brand-new site in the Debrito brand. You’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef and help the team deliver great shifts each week.

We offer up to £13.30/hr plus tips, paid breaks, staff meals, and 50% off food and drinks from day one, with opportunities to grow into a senior kitchen role within a dynamic, people-focused brand.

Qualifications

• You are probably an existing Junior Sous Chef, or an experienced Chef de Partie or Senior Chef looking to take the next step in their career
• Someone the team can count on — you show up, you're on time, and you give it everything when you're there
• Experience working with fresh ingredients and able to demonstrate strong kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
• A natural team player who rolls their sleeves up, leads from the front, and genuinely cares about the food that goes out
• Self-motivated and able to work at pace with limited supervision
• Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to 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

Job description

Loungers plc, a growing UK restaurant group, is hiring a Junior Sous Chef for Debrito Lounge, our brand-new site in the Debrito brand. You’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef and help the team deliver great shifts each week.

We offer up to £13.30/hr plus tips, paid breaks, staff meals, and 50% off food and drinks from day one, with opportunities to grow into a senior kitchen role within a dynamic, people-focused brand.