Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Elevate Service & Growth

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Stroud; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus eligible

Overtime pay

Free meals

Staff discounts

Career progression

Early pay

Job summary

Curio Lounge in England and Wales is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership. You will support the Head Chef, lead the team through service, and ensure every dish leaving the pass is of high quality.

We offer a competitive salary with bonus, overtime pay, and clear progression opportunities within a growing hospitality brand. This is an ideal step for an ambitious junior to mid-level chef ready to advance.

Qualifications

• A passionate cook who takes real pride in fresh ingredients, clean specs, and food that goes out right every single time.
• Someone the team can count on - you show up, you're on time, and you give it everything when you're there.
• Someone who leads by example in the kitchen - setting the standard on the pass, supporting the team, and never cutting corners.
• Confident taking ownership of a shift in the Head Chef's absence, from prep and par to stock management and shift handovers.
• A team player who helps coach and develop the chefs around them and genuinely wants to see them improve.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen shifts with confidence, keeping service smooth, organised and on spec from prep through to the final plate
• Be the Head Chef's right hand - supporting day-to-day operations, stepping up in their absence, and helping the kitchen deliver consistently strong results
• Set the tone for high standards on the pass, with a sharp eye for food quality, pace, cleanliness, hygiene and safety
• Take ownership of key kitchen routines including prep and par, stock control, waste, orders and effective shift handovers
• Coach and support the team around you, helping new and existing chefs build confidence, grow their skills and deliver great food every shift

Skills

Leadership

Head chef exp

Team coaching

Food safety

Shift management

Job description

Curio Lounge in England and Wales is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership. You will support the Head Chef, lead the team through service, and ensure every dish leaving the pass is of high quality.

We offer a competitive salary with bonus, overtime pay, and clear progression opportunities within a growing hospitality brand. This is an ideal step for an ambitious junior to mid-level chef ready to advance.