Executive Chef Assistant

4 weeks ago


Saint Peters, Kent, United Kingdom Loungers Full time
Sous Chef Opportunity

You're a seasoned chef looking for a new challenge. We're a dynamic team at Loungers, and we're seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for supporting our Head Chef, leading and engaging the kitchen team to deliver exceptional results. Your expertise in food preparation, kitchen management, and team leadership will be invaluable in helping us maintain our high standards.


The Benefits

  • Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours
  • Staff food on every shift
  • 50% off staff discount to enjoy outside working hours from day one
  • Paid breaks
  • 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years service
  • The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest
  • Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our suppliers)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Power over your pay with Wagestream
  • Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
  • Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast growing business
  • Achievable bonuses
  • Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
  • Christmas and Boxing Day off

What We're Looking For

  • You're an experienced Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager looking to take the next step in your career.
  • You have a proven track record of working with fresh ingredients and demonstrating good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices).
  • You're a natural leader, with a strong work ethic and the ability to motivate and engage your team.
  • You're driven and relentless in your pursuit of excellence, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering exceptional results.
  • You have a strong understanding of KPIs and the ability to make decisions in the absence of the Head Chef, considering labour, stock, food safety requirements, and other key factors.
  • You're an effective communicator, with the ability to manage stakeholders and build rapport and trust with your team and other departments.
  • You have a strong knowledge of best practice around rota scheduling, sales and labour forecasts, reporting, recruitment, HR, and other key areas.
  • You have a proven track record of delivering training and recruitment for kitchen teams, including Apprentices, KPs, Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs, and Sous Chefs.

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional results and have a strong desire to join a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you.



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