At a Glance
- Tasks: Cook fresh, delicious food and support the Head Chef in a vibrant kitchen.
- Company: Join Debrito Lounge, part of the UK's top restaurant group.
- Benefits: Earn up to £12.71/hr plus tips, enjoy free meals, and 50% off food and drinks.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities and a fun, supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting new opening and develop your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for cooking, reliable, energetic, and a team player.
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the opening team at Debrito Lounge, our brand-new site, and become part of one of the UK's most successful restaurant groups.
We're hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team at Debrito Lounge.
Part of Loungers, proudly named Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026.
What you'll do
- 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
- Ideal candidate / Qualifications
- Passion for real cooking and quality food
- Reliable and punctual; you show up, you\'re on time, and you give it everything when you\'re there
- Energetic, with pace and a positive attitude
- Team player with good communication
- Able to work efficiently under pressure
- Experience as a Chef, Chef de Partie, Line Chef, Grill Chef (preferred)
- Contract and Benefits
- Hourly pay up to 12.71/hr + tips; tips shared across the team based on hours worked
- Paid breaks, staff food every shift, and 50% off food & drinks from day one
- 50% discount on food and drinks from day one across all brands (Lounge, Cosy Club, & Brightside), including alcohol
- No uniform policy
- Free meal on every shift
- Christmas and Boxing Day off
- Genuine career development with career pathways and bite-size training
- Early access to pay with Stream
- Emotional and practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity
- Opening location benefits and long service awards
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We think you need these skills to ace Chef - New Site Opening - Northwich
Cooking Skills
Food Safety Knowledge
Allergen Awareness
Teamwork
Communication Skills
Time Management
Ability to Work Under Pressure
