Executive Chef

7 hours ago


East Grinstead, West Sussex, United Kingdom Lounge Full time

Overview

We are a dynamic and customer-led kitchen team at Lounge, where we pride ourselves on serving high-quality food that makes our customers' day. Our kitchens are clean, safe, and welcoming environments for everyone involved.

Salary: £20,000 - £28,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Job Description:

We are seeking an exceptional Chef to join our team, who will be responsible for preparing and cooking dishes to the highest standards. You will work closely with our Head Chef to ensure all prep and par is completed efficiently, and each dish meets our quality expectations. Your main goal will be to help every customer leave happy and satisfied with their meal.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to recipes and menu specifications
  • Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure efficient kitchen operations
  • Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment
  • Follow kitchen policies and procedures to ensure compliance with food safety regulations
  • Help to create a positive and supportive team culture

Benefits:

  • 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 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

Requirements:

  • You may already have some kitchen experience as either a Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef, or this might be something brand new to you.
  • Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision.
  • Strong knowledge of best practices when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials, and Food Safety.


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