Kitchen Team

The Lounges; Matlock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hospitality group in Matlock is seeking a Kitchen Assistant. You will support the Head Chef and ensure kitchen standards are maintained while assisting with food preparation. Ideal candidates should have a passion for hospitality, good communication skills, and knowledge of food safety. This role offers shared tips, paid breaks, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Tips shared across the team

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday, pro rata

Personal development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of allergens and kitchen essentials.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication for building rapport with the team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Assist in food preparation to ensure quality service.

Skills

Passion for hospitality

Good communication skills

Knowledge of food safety

Self-motivated

Job description

At Lounge you'll be joining a team of real people who love real cooking - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients. As Kitchen Assistant, you'll be making sure all kitchen cleaning and food preparation standards are top notch, supporting our team of talented chefs to make sure every customer leaves happy.
It's pretty simple. Without you, the kitchen just doesn't operate properly. You'll support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of a clean and well organised kitchen, and jump in when needed to help the rest of the team deliver freshly cooked food on-spec, on-time, every time. Simple!

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 of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
• Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our supplier)
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The best 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

What you'll bring

• A natural talent and passion for hospitality.
• Extremely driven and relentless at overcoming challenges or obstacles.
• Good communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust.
• Self-motivator working at pace with limited supervision whilst adhering to pressure and timescales.
• Strong knowledge of best practice on all things allergens, kitchen essentials and food safety.

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