Junior Sous Chef: Path to Senior Kitchen Roles

Loungers plc; Rushden; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 17,908; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared equally

Free meal on shift

50% food & drink discount

Career development

Job summary

Lago Lounge, part of Loungers plc, is hiring a Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, help deliver great shifts, and grow into a senior kitchen role with hands-on opportunities.

We offer up to 13.30 GBP per hour plus tips, paid breaks, staff meals each shift, and 50% off food and drinks from day one. This flexible, evening/weekend friendly role sits across England and Wales with 300+ sites.

Qualifications

• Experience with fresh ingredients and strong kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, hygiene).
• Ability to follow allergen processes and keep the kitchen safe.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver great shifts and ensure prep is done for each day.
• Help maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen and uphold high food standards.
• Take ownership of your section, manage prep, cleanliness and food safety.
• Follow allergen processes and ensure kitchen compliance.
• Support and mentor newer chefs developing skills.
• Know dish specs inside out and ensure every plate is ready to serve with pride.

Skills

Team player

Allergen awareness

Knife skills

Food safety

Fast-paced kitchen

Tools

Knife skills

Job description

Lago Lounge, part of Loungers plc, is hiring a Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, help deliver great shifts, and grow into a senior kitchen role with hands-on opportunities.

We offer up to 13.30 GBP per hour plus tips, paid breaks, staff meals each shift, and 50% off food and drinks from day one. This flexible, evening/weekend friendly role sits across England and Wales with 300+ sites.