Junior Sous Chef

3 days ago


Rayleigh, United Kingdom Loungers Full time
Junior Sous Chef - New Opening - Rayleigh

This is an exciting opportunity to join our new opening and become part of one of the most successful restaurant groups in the UK.


You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients.


You'll be supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts, ensuring the prep is done for each day and make each dish to spec.


The Good Stuff



  • Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
  • Paid breaks
  • Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
  • 50% discount on food in all of three brands from day one
  • 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
  • Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our supplier)
  • Christmas and Boxing Day off
  • The best staff party - Loungefest
  • Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
  • Power over your pay with Wagestream
  • Company pension scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring:



  • You are probably an existing a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef that is looking to take the next step in their career.
  • You will ideally have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
  • Good communication skills and a team player.
  • Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision
  • Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.loungers on TikTok and Instagram


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