Executive Chef

4 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Loungers Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sous Chef to join our team at Lounge. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for leading and supporting our chefs to deliver exceptional food quality and service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead shifts and ensure the kitchen runs effectively and safely
  • Manage stock, health and safety, and hygiene practices
  • Develop and implement training programs for kitchen staff
  • Recruit and manage kitchen team members
  • Collaborate with the Head Chef to achieve kitchen goals and objectives
What We Offer
  • 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
Requirements
  • Experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager
  • Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cleaning, and hygiene practices
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to manage stakeholders and build rapport and trust
  • Strong knowledge of best practice around rota scheduling, sales and labour forecasts, reporting, recruitment, HR etc.
What's Next?

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional food quality and service, and have the skills and experience to match, we'd love to hear from you. Please follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok to learn more about our company culture and values.


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