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We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head Chef to join our team at Loungers. As a key member of our kitchen team, you'll be responsible for delivering exceptional food quality and standards, while leading and motivating your team to achieve their best.

The Role

• Lead and manage a high-performing kitchen team to deliver excellent food quality and standards.
  
• Develop and implement menus, recipes, and kitchen procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
  
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and stock control to minimize waste and optimize profitability.
  
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations, and maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
  
• Collaborate with the management team to achieve business objectives and drive sales growth.
  

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.
  

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Sous Chef, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional food quality and standards.
  
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
  
• Familiarity with kitchen operations, including menu planning, inventory management, and food safety regulations.
  
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and driving sales growth.
  

If you're a motivated and experienced Head Chef looking for a new challenge, 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.