Executive Chef

2 weeks ago


Tenterden, Kent, United Kingdom Loungers Full time
Restaurant Chef Job Description

This is an exciting chance to become part of our new restaurant, working with high-quality ingredients and a flexible all-day menu. You'll be part of a dedicated team, working closely with our Head Chef to ensure each dish is prepared to spec and meets our high standards. As a Restaurant Chef, you'll be responsible for preparing and cooking food to the highest quality, following our kitchen procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe and clean environment for our customers.

The Good Stuff
  • 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 our 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 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:

  • 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.
  • 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.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok


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