Culinary Expert

4 weeks ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Loungers Full time

You're a passionate cook who loves creating delicious meals. We're a team of like-minded individuals who share your enthusiasm for real cooking. Our customers appreciate the effort we put into using high-quality ingredients and following a flexible all-day menu. As a key member of our kitchen team, you'll work closely with our Head Chef to ensure every dish meets our high standards. Your responsibilities will include preparing and cooking meals to order, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, and supporting your colleagues to deliver exceptional customer service.

We offer a range of benefits to our team members, including:

  • 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 our 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 suppliers)
  • Christmas and Boxing Day off
  • The best staff party - Loungefest
  • Emotional and practical support via the Licensed 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

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • Some kitchen experience, either as a Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef, or be willing to learn and develop your skills
  • A driven and relentless attitude, with a positive can-do approach
  • Good communication skills and a team player mentality
  • Self-motivation to work at pace, with limited supervision
  • Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to allergens, kitchen essentials, and food safety

If you're interested in learning more about our company culture, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok.


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