Sous Chef

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

• Lead and manage the kitchen team to ensure seamless service delivery
• Develop and implement kitchen procedures to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to plan and execute menus, ensuring consistency and quality
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and stock control to minimize waste and optimize resources
• Train and develop junior kitchen staff to enhance their skills and knowledge
• Contribute to the development of new menu ideas and concepts

• 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

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or equivalent role in a high-volume kitchen environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Excellent culinary skills, with a focus on quality, presentation, and consistency
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, including inventory management, ordering, and stock control
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritizing tasks and managing multiple responsibilities
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on finding creative solutions to kitchen challenges

We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Sous Chef who is passionate about delivering exceptional food quality and service standards. If you're a natural leader with a passion for cooking and a drive to succeed, we'd love to hear from you