Lead Sous Chef – Growth‑Oriented Kitchen Leader

Loungers; Godalming; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus scheme

Overtime paid

Free meals on every shift

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts on food and drinks

Early access to pay

Support from Licensed Trade Charity

Job summary

Lumino Lounge, part of Loungers, is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. This is a brand-new site with real progression opportunities and a competitive package including bonus, paid overtime and staff development.

As Sous Chef you’ll lead shifts, support the Head Chef, and ensure every dish leaving the pass meets high standards. A strong team player with pride in quality will fit right in.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or Chef de Partie ready to take the next step.
• Ability to lead shifts, maintain service standards and pass quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen shifts with confidence from prep to final plate.
• Support the Head Chef and step in during their absence.
• Maintain high standards on the pass for quality, pace, hygiene and safety.
• Oversee prep, par, stock, waste, orders and shift handovers.
• Coach and develop the kitchen team to deliver great food every shift.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team coaching

Food preparation

Food hygiene

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Lumino Lounge, part of Loungers, is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. This is a brand-new site with real progression opportunities and a competitive package including bonus, paid overtime and staff development.

As Sous Chef you’ll lead shifts, support the Head Chef, and ensure every dish leaving the pass meets high standards. A strong team player with pride in quality will fit right in.