Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Growth Path & Great Perks

Loungers; Pennington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus scheme

Overtime pay

Free meal on every shift

Discount on food and drinks

Job summary

Solento Lounge, part of Loungers, is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and support the Head Chef in delivering high-standard dishes. You will be at the heart of the kitchen, ensuring every plate leaving the pass reflects pride in real cooking and teamwork.

We offer a competitive base salary with bonus and paid overtime, plus progression opportunities within our growing Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026. Expect great benefits, staff meals, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or a talented Chef de Partie ready to take their next step.
• Ability to lead by example in the kitchen, setting the standard on the pass and supporting the team.
• Strong eye for food quality, pace, cleanliness, hygiene and safety.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic and pride in delivering great food.

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

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

Food quality

Reliability and punctuality

Coaching and development

Job description

Solento Lounge, part of Loungers, is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and support the Head Chef in delivering high-standard dishes. You will be at the heart of the kitchen, ensuring every plate leaving the pass reflects pride in real cooking and teamwork.

We offer a competitive base salary with bonus and paid overtime, plus progression opportunities within our growing Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026. Expect great benefits, staff meals, and a supportive work environment.