At a Glance
- Tasks: Cook fresh, delicious food and support the Head Chef in a vibrant kitchen.
- Company: Join Bendigo Lounge, part of the award-winning Loungers group.
- Benefits: Earn up to £12.71/hr + tips, free meals, and 50% off food & drinks.
- Other info: Flexible hours, no uniform policy, and early pay access available.
- Why this job: Be part of a fun team with great career development and exciting staff parties.
- Qualifications: Passion for cooking, teamwork, and a positive attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Overview
Lounges are pretty special places, and what makes them so special is the brilliant people who work in them.
We are hiring chefs to join the kitchen team at Bendigo Lounge.
Part of Loungers, proudly named Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026.
Offering up to 12.71/hr + tips, paid breaks, staff food every shift, and 50% off food & drinks from day one.
A great next step for an experienced Chef, Chef de Partie, Line Chef, Grill chef.
Hourly pay + tips.
Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked.
Hourly paid flexible contract.
Ideal for part-time, full-time, or flexible work seekers.
This role is likely to include evening and weekend work.
Benefits
- Free meal on every shift no matter the length
- Christmas and Boxing Day off
- Genuine career development with our career pathways and bitesize training courses
- 50% discount on food and drinks from day one (including alcohol across all our brands – Lounge, Cosy Club & Brightside) from day one
- No uniform policy
• The most talked-about staff party in hospitality – Loungefest!
- Long service awards – vouchers or extra money
- Early access to your pay with Stream
- Emotional and practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity
- Ideal Candidate
- A passion for real cooking and quality food
- Someone the team can count on – you show up, you're on time, and you give it everything when you're there
- Energy, pace, and a positive attitude
- Team player with good communication
- Able to work efficiently under pressure
Responsibilities
- Cook fresh food to spec; from tapas dishes, to all day Lounge breakfasts
- Support the Head Chef with prep, service, and standards
- Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and fully prepped
- Follow food safety & allergen processes at all times
- Work as one team with FOH to deliver a great experience
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