Kitchen Assistant - Totnes

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Totnes; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay + tips

Free meal on every shift

50% off food & drinks from day one

Flexible hours / shift patterns

Career development with training

Early access to pay (Stream)

Loungefest staff events

Long service awards

Support via Licensed Trade Charity

Job summary

Lounges are busy, fast-moving places where the team makes the difference. Lounge Café Bars is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to help keep the kitchen clean, assist with prep, and support the chefs so that freshly cooked food goes out on time, every time.

This role offers hourly pay with tips, a flexible schedule, a free meal on every shift, 50% off food and drinks from day one, and opportunities to learn through short training courses as part of a growing hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck in.
• Punctual and reliable with a team-first mindset.
• Pride in doing things properly and not cutting corners.
• Strong work ethic with ability to work at pace.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Understanding the importance of cleanliness, safety and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and well organised throughout the day.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across kitchen areas, equipment and washing up.
• Support the chefs with food prep during service and prep time.
• Follow food hygiene, allergen and health & safety procedures at all times.
• Stick to Lounge kitchen processes and equipment guides.
• Work as part of one team to deliver a brilliant customer experience.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Team player

Good communication

Strong work ethic

Attention to cleanliness

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - Totnes

Employer
Lounge Café Bars

Location
Totnes, Devon

Salary
£ 10.85 to £ 12.71 per hour + Tips

Closing date
21 Oct 2026

Sector
Chef jobs, Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Staff, Pot Washer

Job Type
Full Time

Job Details

We're hiring a Kitchen Assistant to join Bruto Lounge - part of Loungers, proudly named Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026. Offering up to 12.71/hr + tips, paid breaks, staff food every shift, and 50% off food & drinks from day one. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves being part of a busy kitchen team and takes pride in keeping standards high.

About the Kitchen Assistant Role

Lounges are pretty special places, and what makes them so special is the brilliant people who work in them.

We're looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our busy, friendly, supportive kitchen team. In this role, you'll help keep the kitchen clean, safe, organised, and ready for service while also supporting our chefs with food prep when needed. It's a simple but vital role. Without you, the kitchen doesn't run properly. You'll play a huge part in making sure the team can deliver freshly cooked food on spec, on time, every time.

We're a growing brand with 300+ sites across England and Wales. Whether you're looking for your next hospitality role or want flexible work in a fast-moving kitchen, there's a place for you here.

What's in it For You?

• Hourly pay + tips. Tips are shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Hourly paid flexible contract. Ideal for part-time, full-time, or flexible work seekers. This role is likely to include evening and weekend work
• Free meal on every shift no matter the length
• Christmas and Boxing Day off
• Genuine career development with our career pathways and bitesize training courses
• 50% discount on food and drinks from day one. Including alcohol across all our brands (Lounge, Cosy Club, & Brightside) from day one
• The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest!
• Long service awards - Vouchers/Extra money
• Early access to your pay with Stream
• Emotional and practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity

What You'll Do

• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy, and well organised throughout the day
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across kitchen areas, equipment, and washing up
• Support the chefs with food prep during service and prep time
• Follow food hygiene, allergen, and health & safety procedures at all times
• Stick to Lounge kitchen processes and equipment guides
• Work as part of one team to help deliver a brilliant customer experience

What You'll Bring

• A positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck in
• Someone the team can count on - you show up, you're on time, and you give it everything when you're there
• Pride in doing things properly and not cutting corners
• A strong work ethic and the ability to work at pace
• Good communication and a team-first mindset
• A real understanding of the importance of cleanliness, safety, and consistency in the kitchen
• Experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment is helpful, but just as important is the right attitude and reliability