Head Chef

1 week ago


Newport, United Kingdom Lounges Full time
Apply today and take one step closer to becoming a Head Chef at your local Lounge in South Wales We're a business that will embrace you for you, challenge you to grow, and ensure you have plenty of fun while doing it. You'll work with fresh food and some pretty awesome people, so apply today and let's get Lounging.

Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.

With the busy summer months ahead we're excited to be offering you a £1,000 joining bonus to Head Chefs and £500 for Sous Chefs*

Our Head Chefs...

We work with Head Chefs who are passionate about their kitchen and the people family they grow within them. They bring absolute pride to the food they prepare and serve to our customers, and they lead their teams in an environment that encourages hard work, impeccable standards, training opportunities, and the space to bring your true self to work.

We work with Chefs from a range of backgrounds, whether you're a Kitchen Manager with a well-known chain, a Head Chef at a Hotel or local independent restaurant, a Senior Sous Chef looking to take a step up, or just a passionate Chef or Junior Sous Chef looking to join a thriving business, we would love to chat with you.

What we're about...

At Lounge we will embrace your strengths and work with you to grow you career to new heights. With training at the top of our agenda and focused support from your Operations Chef you will find a career with us is both rewarding and full of momentum.

We're all about our employees and customers, and we never take our place in the community for granted. Our focus is on bringing people together, going above and beyond to give back where and when it's needed most. With more Lounges opening every month, there's never been a more exciting time to join

What are the benefits of working with Lounge...

Annual salary up to £42,000

Additional earnings from our annual bonus scheme of up to £4,000 for Head Chefs (paid twice a year)

Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours

40 hour & 48 hour contracts available

33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked

Christmas and Boxing Day off

free meal from Lounge menu with every shift worked, regardless of length

Unlimited 50% off staff discount to enjoy outside working hours.

Annual Loyalty Share Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity entitlements after 2 years' service

24/7 Employee Wellness Helpline alongside Lounges own Mental Health Champions

The most talked-about staff party in hospitality- Loungefest

Got a friend you want to refer? Earning potential of up to £1000 for all referrals

* Joining bonus will be paid in instalments after 3 & 6 months of service
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