Lead Sous Chef | High-Impact Kitchen & Great Perks

Loungers plc; Washington; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Overtime pay

Free staff meals on shift

40–48 hour contract options

Staff discounts on food and drinks

Job summary

Cantoro Lounge, part of Loungers plc, is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. You’ll lead shifts, support the Head Chef, and ensure every dish leaving the pass is top quality.

This role offers a 48-hour contract (40-hour option) with OT pay and a chance for progression within the Loungers family. With a competitive base salary plus bonus and staff benefits, you’ll work in a lively hospitality brand spanning England and Wales, delivering great food and service across multiple

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role within a busy kitchen.
• Ability to lead a team during service while maintaining high quality.
• Commitment to food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen shifts, ensuring service runs smoothly and to spec.
• Support the Head Chef and stand in during absences.
• Maintain high standards on the pass for quality, pace, and presentation.
• Oversee prep, stock control, waste management, and shift handovers.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Job description

Cantoro Lounge, part of Loungers plc, is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. You’ll lead shifts, support the Head Chef, and ensure every dish leaving the pass is top quality.

This role offers a 48-hour contract (40-hour option) with OT pay and a chance for progression within the Loungers family. With a competitive base salary plus bonus and staff benefits, you’ll work in a lively hospitality brand spanning England and Wales, delivering great food and service across multiple