Chef

We're hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team at Morio 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!

About the Role

Lounges are pretty special places, and what makes them so special is the brilliant people who work in them.

We're looking for a Chef to join our busy, friendly, supportive, and reliable kitchen team. As part of our chef team, you'll be all about delivering our flexible all day menu, done right, every time. Working alongside your Head Chef and team, you'll make sure every dish hits spec, the kitchen runs smoothly, and standards stay high from prep to plate.

We're a growing brand with 300+ sites across England and Wales. Whether you're building a career or just want flexible work, there's a place for you here.

What's in it For You?

• 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.
• Free meal on every shift no matter the length.
• Christmas and Boxing Day off.
• Genuine career development with our career pathways and bite size 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/extra money.
• Early access to your pay with Stream.
• Emotional and practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity.

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.

What You'll Bring

• A passion for real cooking and quality food.
• A dependable team member who shows up, is on time, and gives it everything when they're there.
• Energy, pace, and a positive attitude.
• Team player with good communication.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Experience as a Grill Chef, Line Chef, or Chef de Partie in a high volume kitchen.

Ready to Apply?

We want to work with kind people so if you want to work hard, have fun and be part of the Loungers ride, we'd love to have you. Click the link to apply and we look forward to chatting with you!