Head Chef

Loungers plc; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular hospitality group in Aberystwyth is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team at Athro Lounge. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen, ensuring high food standards, and working with fresh ingredients. The ideal candidate has experience as a Head Chef or in a similar role and is passionate about food and team leadership. This position offers competitive perks and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Free meal on every shift

Achievable bonuses

50% staff discount

Loungefest staff party

Career development courses

Tips shared equally

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Sous Chef.
• Proficient with fresh ingredients and kitchen skills.
• Strong work ethic and leadership in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen and ensure food quality.
• Lead and support a dedicated team.
• Maintain high kitchen and food standards.

Skills

Chef skills

Kitchen management

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Job description

Athro Lounge in Aberystwyth are hiring a Head Chef!

Love hospitality? Love people? Love perks? Join Loungers and enjoy a career that feels like home.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours!
• Free meal from our menu, on every shift no matter the length
• Achievable bonuses – paid twice a year
• Staff Discount - 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• 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)
• Early access to your pay with Stream
• Discounts on thousands of retailers with Stream
• Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
• Genuine career development with our in-house “Step-up” training courses
• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!

About the Role

We’re looking for a brilliantHead Chefto join our Ahtro Lounge in Aberystwyth. You'll be doing it your way. You'll be part of a dedicated, supportive team, working from our flexible all-day menu to give people food that'll make their day, helping every customer leave happy.

What We’re Looking For

• You are probably an existing Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or Sous Chef looking for your first step into a Head Chef role
• You will have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate great chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, perfect hygiene practices)
• Your work ethic is rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in and leading from the front, playing an active role in delivering excellent kitchen and food standards as part of a high performing team
• Familiar managing KPIs and making decisions considering labour, stock, food safety requirements, etc

Apply today for Head Chefin Aberystwyth with Ahtro Lounge.