Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Great Benefits

Loungers; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus scheme

Overtime pay

Free meals on every shift

Discount on food and drinks from day 1

Career progression programmes

Staff events

Job summary

Loungers is hiring a full-time Sous Chef for Consurio Lounge, a local café bar, part of the Loungers brand. You will lead kitchen shifts, support the Head Chef, and drive high standards across service.

The role offers progression pathways within a growing hospitality group and a competitive package with overtime and bonus opportunities. Join a dynamic team across England and Wales, with real opportunities for career development and in-house training to help you step up to GM/HC roles in the

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or similar role in busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to guide a team.
• Passion for fresh ingredients, quality control and consistency on every plate.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen shifts with confidence, ensuring smooth service from prep to pass.
• Support the Head Chef and act as right-hand during busy periods.
• Set and maintain high standards for food quality, pace, cleanliness and safety on the pass.
• Own key routines: prep, portions, stock control, waste, orders and shift handovers.
• Coach and develop junior chefs to build confidence and improve performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Cooking

Job description

Loungers is hiring a full-time Sous Chef for Consurio Lounge, a local café bar, part of the Loungers brand. You will lead kitchen shifts, support the Head Chef, and drive high standards across service.

The role offers progression pathways within a growing hospitality group and a competitive package with overtime and bonus opportunities. Join a dynamic team across England and Wales, with real opportunities for career development and in-house training to help you step up to GM/HC roles in the