Executive Chef

2 weeks ago


Sale, Trafford, United Kingdom Loungers Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sous Chef to join our team at Lounge, a leading restaurant group in the UK. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef in delivering exceptional food quality and service standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and engage the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food and exceptional customer service
  • Assist the Head Chef in menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen operations
  • Ensure the kitchen runs effectively and safely, maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety
  • Manage stock levels, labor forecasts, and sales reports to optimize kitchen performance
  • Develop and implement training programs for kitchen staff, including apprentices and junior chefs
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
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer service
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders and build rapport and trust
  • Familiarity with KPIs and decision-making in the absence of the Head Chef
  • Strong knowledge of best practice around rota scheduling, sales and labor forecasts, reporting, recruitment, HR, etc.
How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced Sous Chef looking for a new challenge, please follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok to learn more about our company culture and values.


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