Lead Sous Chef | Drive Service & Mentorship, Career Growth

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Overtime pay

Bonus scheme, twice a year

Tips shared across the team

Free meal on every shift

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Career development with in-house培训

Food & drink discount from day one

Loungefest staff events

Support from Licensed Trade Charity

Job summary

Carpino Lounge is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and support the Head Chef in delivering consistently high-quality dishes. You will ensure smooth service from prep to plating and set a tone of excellence on the pass.

You'll own shift routines, manage stock and waste, and coach chefs to develop skills. This full-time role offers progression within the growing Loungers brand across England and Wales.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as sous chef or senior chef.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality meals.
• Ability to own a shift in the Head Chef's absence.
• Strong punctuality and reliability.
• Willingness to coach junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen shifts and ensure smooth service from prep to plating.
• Assist Head Chef and cover duties in their absence.
• Maintain high standards of quality, cleanliness, hygiene and safety on the pass.
• Own routines: prep, par, stock, waste, orders, handovers.
• Coach and develop chefs to improve skills and performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Reliability

Punctuality

Food quality control

Stock management

Mentoring / coaching

Job description

Carpino Lounge is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and support the Head Chef in delivering consistently high-quality dishes. You will ensure smooth service from prep to plating and set a tone of excellence on the pass.

You'll own shift routines, manage stock and waste, and coach chefs to develop skills. This full-time role offers progression within the growing Loungers brand across England and Wales.