Lead Sous Chef - Drive Dishes & Team Quality

Loungers plc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Overtime pay

Free meal on shift

Staff discounts

Job summary

Loungers plc is hiring a full-time Sous Chef for the Hudo Lounge kitchen, a busy café bar. You’ll lead shifts, support the Head Chef, and ensure every dish leaving the pass meets high standards.

The role offers a competitive base salary, bonus, overtime, and strong progression opportunities across Loungers brands. Ideal candidates are experienced in hospitality, with a passion for real cooking, teamwork, and delivering consistent quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or kitchen roles preferred.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team during service.
• Strong focus on food quality and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen shifts from prep to plating with confidence and organisation.
• Support Head Chef and run kitchen operations in their absence.
• Maintain high standards on the pass for quality, pace, and cleanliness.
• Oversee prep, stock control, waste, and shift handovers.

Job description

Loungers plc is hiring a full-time Sous Chef for the Hudo Lounge kitchen, a busy café bar. You’ll lead shifts, support the Head Chef, and ensure every dish leaving the pass meets high standards.

The role offers a competitive base salary, bonus, overtime, and strong progression opportunities across Loungers brands. Ideal candidates are experienced in hospitality, with a passion for real cooking, teamwork, and delivering consistent quality.