Executive Chef

4 weeks ago


Saffron Walden, Essex, United Kingdom Loungers Full time

Culinary Expertise Wanted

You love cooking, and we love cooking. Our customers love cooking too. It's a winning combination that sets us apart. We're looking for a skilled cooking expert to join our team. If you're passionate about real cooking and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Role

You'll be part of a dedicated team, working from our flexible all-day menu to create delicious food that our customers will love. Your responsibility will be to prepare each dish to the highest standard, in a clean and safe kitchen environment. You'll work closely with our Head Chef to ensure that all prep and par is completed for each shift. Your goal will be to make every customer happy, and we're confident that you'll succeed.

What We Offer

  • Shared tips, 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
  • 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 We're Looking For

  • Some kitchen experience, either as a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, or Commis Chef, or this might be something brand new to you.
  • Driven and relentless, with a positive can-do attitude.
  • 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.

Want to Learn More?

Follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok to discover more about our business and culture.


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