Sous Chef – Lead Kitchen, Training & Growth Path

Lounges; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + bonus

Paid overtime

Staff meals on shift

Discounts across all brands from day 1

Job summary

Loungers' Hudo Lounge in Cardiff is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to be at the heart of the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef, leading the team through service, and ensuring every plate that leaves the pass is something to be proud of.

Loungers offers a competitive base salary with bonus and paid overtime, plus real progression opportunities and staff benefits. This role is ideal for an experienced sous chef or junior sous chef seeking the next step.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment
• Strong leadership and delegation skills
• Solid knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen shifts with confidence from prep through to plating
• Support Head Chef and stand in as needed to ensure smooth service
• Set and maintain high standards on the pass for quality, pace and cleanliness
• Oversee stock, par levels, waste and handovers between shifts
• Coach and develop junior chefs and exude teamwork

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Food safety

Quality control

Time management

Job description

Loungers' Hudo Lounge in Cardiff is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to be at the heart of the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef, leading the team through service, and ensuring every plate that leaves the pass is something to be proud of.

Loungers offers a competitive base salary with bonus and paid overtime, plus real progression opportunities and staff benefits. This role is ideal for an experienced sous chef or junior sous chef seeking the next step.