Lead Sous Chef - Growth Path, Bonus & Overtime Pay

Loungers plc; Sidcup; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Overtime pay

Meal on every shift

50% staff discount on food & drinks

Loungefest staff party

Job summary

Sarto Lounge, part of Loungers plc, is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. You’ll support the Head Chef, lead shifts, and ensure every dish leaving the pass is up to standard. This is an exciting step for an experienced hospitality sous chef or Chef de Partie aiming to progress.

We offer a competitive base salary with a bonus, paid overtime, and real progression opportunities across a growing brand with strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior kitchen roles (Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or Chef de Partie) required or ideal.
• Proven ability to lead service, train staff and maintain high hygiene and quality standards.
• Strong team player with reliability and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen shifts with confidence from prep through to final plate.
• Support Head Chef daily operations and step in when needed.
• Set high standards on the pass for quality, pace, hygiene and safety.
• Own key routines: prep/par, stock, waste, orders and handovers.
• Coach and develop the kitchen team to deliver great food every shift.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Sarto Lounge, part of Loungers plc, is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. You’ll support the Head Chef, lead shifts, and ensure every dish leaving the pass is up to standard. This is an exciting step for an experienced hospitality sous chef or Chef de Partie aiming to progress.

We offer a competitive base salary with a bonus, paid overtime, and real progression opportunities across a growing brand with strong team culture.