Junior Sous Chef - New Opening

Lounges; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular UK restaurant group in Bristol is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef. You will ensure daily prep is completed and each dish is made to specification. Ideal candidates should have strong kitchen skills, good communication, and knowledge of food safety. Great benefits include tips shared equally, paid breaks, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Tips shared equally

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday pro rata

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience with fresh ingredients and strong kitchen skills.
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Strong knowledge of allergens and Food Safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts.
• Ensure daily prep is completed and each dish is made to specification.

Skills

Strong kitchen skills

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our new opening and become part of one of the most successful restaurant groups in the UK. You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It\'s a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don\'t do it. We do it, and you\'ll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients. You\'ll be supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts, ensuring the prep is done for each day and make each dish to spec.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts.
• Ensure daily prep is completed and each dish is made to specification.

Benefits

• The Good Stuff: Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Paid breaks
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three brands — Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
• Competitions and incentives (e.g., all expenses paid trip with a supplier)
• Christmas and Boxing Day off
• Staff party (Loungefest)
• Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

Qualifications

• You are probably an existing Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef looking to take the next step.
• Experience with fresh ingredients and strong kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices).
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision.
• Strong knowledge of allergens, kitchen essentials, and Food Safety.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.loungers on TikTok and Instagram