Lead Sous Chef — Mentor the Kitchen Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Overtime paid

Free meals on every shift

50% discount on food & drinks

Loungefest staff party

Early pay with Stream

Job summary

Loungers plc is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef for Verso Lounge to lead the kitchen team and support the Head Chef in delivering consistently excellent dishes. The role offers a 48-hour contract (40-hour option), a competitive base salary with bonus and overtime, and genuine progression opportunities across the Lounges brand.

You’ll manage prep, pass duties, and stock control while mentoring junior chefs and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Qualifications

• Passionate cook with pride in fresh ingredients and consistent plating.
• Reliable and punctual with strong work ethic.
• Experience leading kitchen shifts and coaching teams.
• Experience as Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie ready to step up.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen shifts and ensure service runs smoothly from prep to final plate.
• Support Head Chef and cover in 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 team to deliver great food every shift.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Food preparation

Pride in quality

Job description

Loungers plc is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef for Verso Lounge to lead the kitchen team and support the Head Chef in delivering consistently excellent dishes. The role offers a 48-hour contract (40-hour option), a competitive base salary with bonus and overtime, and genuine progression opportunities across the Lounges brand.

You’ll manage prep, pass duties, and stock control while mentoring junior chefs and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.