Junior Sous Chef

Matlock Full-Time No home office possible

Join Our Team as a Junior Sous Chef

We love real cooking — using fresh, high-quality ingredients, led by customer preferences. If you\’re passionate about cooking and want to be part of a team that values quality and authenticity, this is the role for you.

In this role, you\’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering excellent service across 14 shifts per week, ensuring prep work is completed and dishes are made to specifications.

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 across all three brands from day one
28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro-rata
Competitions and incentives, such as all-expenses-paid trips with our suppliers
Christmas and Boxing Day off
Annual staff party — Loungefest
Support via the Licenced Trade Charity
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Opportunities for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What You\’ll Bring

Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef ready to take the next step in your career
Experience working with fresh ingredients and demonstrating strong chef skills (food prep, hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, hygiene practices)
Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
Self-motivated, able to work at pace with limited supervision
Strong knowledge of allergens, kitchen essentials, and Food Safety best practices

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Junior Sous Chef employer: The Lounges

Join a vibrant team that prioritises quality and authenticity in cooking, where your passion for fresh ingredients will be celebrated. Enjoy a supportive work culture with shared tips, generous discounts, and ample opportunities for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business. With competitive benefits like paid breaks, annual staff parties, and a focus on employee well-being, this is an excellent place to grow your culinary career.