Executive Chef

3 weeks ago


Bournemouth, Bournemouth, 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 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 excellent service standards.
  • Assist the Head Chef in menu planning, food preparation, and presentation.
  • Ensure the kitchen is run efficiently and safely, with a focus on health and safety, hygiene, and food safety.
  • Manage stock levels, inventory, and ordering to minimize waste and optimize resources.
  • Develop and implement training programs for kitchen staff to improve skills and knowledge.
  • Collaborate with the Ops Chefs and Ops Managers to ensure seamless kitchen operations.
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, food safety, and health and safety protocols.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Experience with KPIs and decision-making in the absence of the Head Chef.
  • Strong knowledge of best practice around rota scheduling, sales, and labour forecasts.
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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